Criminal Charges Can Complicate Your Life
A criminal case can have life-changing consequences. Even a “minor” offense can cause job loss, difficulty finding a home, inability to pass a background check, or affect your ability go to the college of your choice. The consequences go beyond jail or prison. You could face driver’s license issues, immigration issues, professional licensing disqualification, house arrest, or lose your right to own firearms. Repeat offenses cause harsher consequences.
You need an attorney who knows how to defend against the charges you face. Your attorney should know the law, the facts, your circumstances, and the nuances of each courtroom. The best attorneys will use your personal circumstances and the applicable law to build a compelling narrative to negotiate with prosecutors and argue in the courtroom.
Aggressive Defense for Criminal Charges
You have the right to be free from illegal searches and seizure. Attorney Waite understands that your rights against illegal search and seizure are not only found in the Fifth Amendment of the United Station Constitution, but are also guarded by the Indiana Constitution. If the police’s conduct is questionable, Attorney Waite will ask you questions and review the evidence to determine if a motion to suppress is appropriate.
Criminal Defense lawyer Benjamin Waite will aggressively defend you against the charges you are facing and seek the best possible outcome. Depending on the facts of your case, this could include dismissal, reduced charges, alternate sentencing, an agreed punishment to mitigate your risks, or the decision to proceed to a jury trial. He will work with you throughout the process so that you are informed about your case and your options. You are innocent until proven guilty.
We will evaluate the charges and evidence against you to help you select your best path forward. We will review your individual case and the evidence against you to help you determine if a jury trial, a plea agreement, or another option makes sense for you.
Penalties for Misdemeanors in Indiana
· Class C Misdemeanor: You could face up to 60 days in jail and up to $500 in fines.
· Class B Misdemeanor: You could face up to 180 days in jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
· Class A Misdemeanor: You could face up to one year in jail and $5,000 in fines.
PENALTIES FOR FELONY CHARGES IN INDIANA
· Level 6 Felony: If convicted of a level 6 felony, you can be sentenced to between six months in the county jail to thirty months in state prison.
· Level 5 Felony: Level 5 felonies are punishable with between one and six years in jail or state prison and a $10,000 maximum fine.
· Level 4 Felony: These charges can carry a sentence between two years to twelve years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.
· Level 3 Felony: This carries a sentence between three and sixteen years in prison with a fine of up to $10,000.
· Level 2 Felony: This can be punishable by between ten and thirty years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.
· Level 1 Felony: A conviction can result in 20 to 40 years in prison.
Other laws may also apply to extend your sentence as a repeat offender, suspend your driving privileges, or otherwise restrict or limit your rights.
Contact Us For a Free Consultation
Contact us today at (765) 252-4600 for a free consultation at Waite Law Office LLC. Attorney Waite will evaluate your case and how he may be able to help. Do not face the challenge of criminal charges and potential consequences alone.