You Want the Best Outcome for Your Criminal Case? (Part 1)
Sell your case, not your client (and avoid performing the pre-trial shuffle) In many Indiana courts, pre-trial hearings are held out in the open. It looks something like this: A prosecutor is sitting at a long rectangular table in the middle of the courtroom. The…
The Myth of the “3 Continuances” in Criminal Cases
For well over a quarter century, I have been practicing criminal defense. Between all lawyers working for The Criminal Defense Team, we have over 150 years of combined criminal defense experience. During our years of practice, our clients have consistently told us that they have heard…
The Criminal Defense Team’s Secret Weapon
In the world of criminal law, there are really only two jobs for lawyers: prosecutor and defense attorney. In some ways the jobs are similar: they deal with the same laws, the same facts and the same judges. But yet, they are still two very…
Indiana Driver’s License Suspensions
Driver’s license suspensions can come in two forms: Administrative or Court-Ordered. Administrative suspensions are suspensions that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) enacts on your record if you get an applicable ticket or have failed to do something required by the BMV. Some of the…
New Laws Regarding Cell Phones and Driving
HEADLINES: Beginning in July, your phone could get you in trouble. Now there are more ways your phone can get you in trouble. Don’t let your phone violate your privacy. That cell phone call could be a Class C Infraction. That cell phone call could…