CRIMINAL
LAW
If the police arrest you and accuse you of a crime, you need to ensure your rights are not violated. The criminal justice system is complex, and trying to represent yourself could cause unwarranted punishment, especially if you were wrongly accused of a crime.
Sometimes authorities make mistakes – they are human. To ensure you receive the best possible outcome in a criminal case, whether it’s a felony, misdemeanor, traffic case, or DUI, always retain a criminal defense lawyer to help you navigate the system and receive the best possible outcome.
NSW Law, LLC specializes in criminal law, including homicides and other major felony offenses, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, drug offenses, and ordinance violations. We also handle expungements. We combine our experience working as a prosecutor with our experience as a criminal defense attorney to develop a strategy to obtain the best possible outcome, whether it’s settling out of court or going to bench trials and jury trials.
As part of the process of developing a strategy to help you, we evaluate the prosecution’s evidence, including witness statements, police reports, and other documentation, and any forensic evidence the prosecution gathers to look for weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. Depending on your circumstances, we may challenge evidence, work out a plea bargain, or even go to trial.
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If you or a loved one was arrested and accused of a crime, received a traffic infraction, or have other criminal legal issues, contact NSW Legal, LLC, for a consultation.
HOMICIDE
If you have been accused of murder or manslaughter in any of its forms, you could face years in prison, life in prison, or the death penalty. Homicide comes in many forms, and we aggressively defend all forms of homicide with our knowledge of the law, including rules of evidence and more.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may face charges of murder, manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, and vehicular manslaughter. We make sure we retain the experts needed to testify on your behalf regarding ballistics, fiber analysis, DNA, toxicology, accident reconstruction, and any other form of evidence the prosecution may have collected.
MAJOR FELONY OFFENSES
Indiana has several major felony offenses that are categorized from Level 1 felonies to Level 6 felonies. NSW Legal, LLC handles all major felony offenses, including but not limited to:
- Level 1 felonies, such as aggravated rape and home invasion
- Level 2 felonies, such as voluntary manslaughter and kidnapping for ransom
- Level 3 felonies, such as aggravated battery with serious injury and child molestation
- Level 4 felonies, such as arson and unlawful possession of a firearm
- Level 5 felonies, such as manslaughter, robbery with no injuries, and criminal recklessness involving a weapon
- Level 6 felonies, such as stalking, vehicle theft and strangulation
In certain circumstances, the court could reduce certain Level 6 felonies to Class A misdemeanors. No criminal case is the same. NSW Law, LLC will work with you on a strategy for the best possible outcome based on your circumstances.
DRUG OFFENSES
The penalties for drug offenses vary depending on the circumstances and could be severe. If you were arrested and accused of any drug offenses, a drug offense lawyer at NSW Law, LLC could help you obtain the best possible outcome.
Types of drug crimes include:
- Possession of drugs
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Distribution
- Trafficking
- Manufacturing illegal drugs
You could also face charges for illegal use of prescription drugs and other drug charges. Controlled substances are classified at the federal level based on the drug’s danger to the public. Indiana also uses a classification system:
- Schedule 1 drugs: High abuse potential, no accepted medical use. Examples include heroin, LSD and marijuana.
- Schedule 2 drugs: High abuse potential but has an accepted medical use. Examples include Vicodin, cocaine and Ritalin.
- Schedule 3 drugs: Has the potential for abuse but less than Schedule 1 and 2 drugs. Examples include testosterone, Tylenol with codeine and ketamine.
- Schedule 4 drugs: Low abuse potential as compared to other drugs. Examples include Xanax, Valium and Darvocet.
- Schedule 5 drugs: Low potential for abuse. Examples include Robitussin AC, Lyrica and Motofen.
DUI
Indiana “stacks” DUI charges. For each DUI you are convicted of, the penalty is higher and can result in heavy fines and prison time. Our DUI attorneys have former prosecution experience and understand how the state builds cases against you.
If you were charged with a DUI, even your first one, don’t go through the court process alone and risk getting the maximum penalties. We will review your charges, driving record, and other personal information to create a strategy to obtain the best possible outcome, whether it’s your first DUI or you have multiple DUIs.
MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES
While misdemeanor charges are less than felony charges, they can still follow you around for the rest of your life. Depending on what you were arrested and accused of, an Indiana misdemeanor lawyer can help you minimize or remove misdemeanor charges, including:
- Battery with bodily injury
- Check fraud
- Domestic battery
- Carrying a handgun without a license
- Dealing marijuana
- Medicaid fraud
- Possession of a controlled substance
- DUI / OWI
- Intimidation
- Patronizing a prostitute
- Prostitution
- Possession of marijuana
- Public intoxication
- Theft
- Resisting arrest
As with felonies, misdemeanors are classified into groups, with Class A misdemeanors being the most severe and Class C being the least severe.
TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS
As with all other states, Indiana has traffic laws that have consequences if you break them. Most traffic infractions are misdemeanors. However, the police can arrest you for a felony traffic violation if you are a repeat offender, you caused the death of another or caused significant property damage because of your actions.
Traffic violations include speeding, ignoring traffic control devices, reckless driving, and more. Penalties may include license suspension, fines and jail, or prison time, depending on your individual circumstances.
Instead of trying to handle a traffic offense yourself, contact a traffic violation attorney at NSW Legal, LLC, for a consultation.
ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS
Indiana has rules and regulations pertaining to many ordinances at the state, county and city levels. Some of the state ordinances include:
- Amusement parks
- Entertainment
- Explosives and blasters
- Child care
- Building codes
- Fire
- Fireworks
- I-Beams
- Providing equipment for outdoor events
- Professional development
- Schools
- Underground storage tanks
These are just a few of the ordinances individuals and businesses abide by. If you received a ticket for an ordinance violation, contact NSW Legal, LLC, for a consultation.
EXPUNGEMENT
Under certain circumstances, an individual can petition the court to expunge his or her record. The laws regarding expungement are complicated as to when and when you cannot expunge a record, so it’s best to contact an Indiana criminal lawyer for help.
Some cases for expungement include:
- Arrests that did not result in a conviction
- The person is not in pretrial diversion
- The charge was vacated
- Charges were dismissed
These are just some examples of when a record might be expunged. To learn more about expungement, contact NSW Legal, LLC, for a consultation.
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