Being charged with a criminal offense or probation violation is a nightmare. You wonder whether
you will be able to keep your job, take care of your children, or continue going to school. There can be
serious consequences for future employment if your case is not handled correctly. Take your defense
seriously. The founders of this country and state gave considerable thought to how to protect citizens
when they constructed the United States and Indiana Constitutions. Each week new law is handed down
by judges and legislators and is interpreted by local judges and juries. Just because you may have made a
mistake you feel badly about or been wrongfully accused does not mean you should give up. Contact us
now so we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to hire a lawyer promptly?
1. A lawyer may be able to dissuade the prosecutor from filing some charges.
2. A lawyer may be able to get your license back more quickly by communicating with
the prosecutor.
3. You need to protect your right to a jury trial in misdemeanor cases by filing a request
in writing, even if you doubt you will have a jury trial.
4. You may miss the deadline for filing a motion to suppress.
5. A lawyer may be able to determine if your bond will be raised, especially if you
failed to appear in court before, are charged with a serious felony, are an habitual
offender, or a foreign national.
6. You may avoid jail by entering forensic diversion if it is appropriate in your case and
you meet the deadlines.
7. You may miss filing deadlines for witnesses, self-defense, justifiable use of force,
insanity, and alibi.
8. Depending on the kind of case, you may not have to appear at the initial hearing if
you hire a lawyer well before the initial hearing date.
What should you do if you are stopped by the police?
1. Ask if you are free to go.
2. Provide your name and address if asked.
3. If the police say you are not free to go, tell them you want to speak with a lawyer and keep saying it
until they stop asking questions.
4. Contact Hall-Justice Law Firm, or have a friend contact us.
**** Some offenses fall under multiple categories depending on the facts and history of the person. The
information on this
website is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. It is no
substitute for obtaining legal advice
from an attorney.
Class |
Range of Jail Time |
Fines
(up to) |
Examples |
A Felony |
20-50 years |
$10,000 |
Dealing Cocaine, Methamphetamine, or Narcotics
( Over 3 Grams) |
B Felony |
6-20 years |
$10,000 |
Dealing Cocaine, Methamphetamine, or Narcotics (Under 3 Grams) |
C Felony |
2-8 years |
$10,000 |
Escape, Fraud (including credit cards and checks) |
D Felony |
½-3 years |
$10,00 |
Battery, Maintaining a House of Common Nuisance, Theft (Shoplifting) , Trespass |
A Misdemeanor |
0-1 year |
$5,000 |
Operating While Intoxicated (1st Time), Trespass, Battery Possession of Marijuana under 30 grams |
B Misdemeanor |
1-180 year |
$1,000 |
Public Intoxication |
C Misdemeanor |
0-60 days |
$500 |
Operating While Intoxicated (1st Time) |
Important Disclaimer: Each person’s case has its own unique facts and law. Past accomplishments
are
therefore no guarantee that the same or even similar result will be obtained.
Examples of some of the many things Ms. Hall-Justice has accomplished for her clients are:
- Suppression of illegally obtained evidence.
- Acquittal at Jury Trial.
- Early release from prison through sentence modification.
- Positive resolution of case without the client appearing in court.
Helpful Links
Tippecanoe County Court View
Indiana Supreme Court (cases)
American Association for Justice
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