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Indiana charges shoplifting as theft, usually a Class A misdemeanor. Learn when it becomes a felony, how long a store can hold you, what a civil demand letter means, and your options.

A Level 6 felony is Indiana's lowest felony level, with a sentencing range of six months to two and one-half years. Learn about misdemeanor options, conversion, and expungement.

After a conviction, many individuals feel like their options are exhausted, and they are resigned to accept the outcome of their case.

Knowing your rights is extremely important when you're stopped by officers. Read the blog post below to learn the dos and don'ts during a DUI stop. Do Remain Calm During a DUI stop, it's important to remain composed when interacting with officers. Maintaining a cooperative demeanor can help to ensure a smoother interaction with law enforcement. It's crucial to note that remaining polite does not equate to waiving your rights; it simply helps to keep the situation from escalat

Arrested? Charged with a crime? Unsure of what lies ahead during your criminal case? The progression of a criminal case unfolds through various stages, which begins at an arrest and ends either before, during or after trial. Read the information below for more specific details on what to expect throughout the process of your criminal case. Arrest The commencement of criminal prosecution typically begins with an arrest, which is conducted by law enforcement. An arrest may occu

As a criminal defense attorney, one of the most important aspects of my job is to thoroughly investigate and review the evidence in a case to build the strongest defense possible for my clients. One of the first steps in this process is to carefully review all of the evidence that the prosecution plans to introduce at trial. This includes physical evidence, such as DNA or fingerprints, as well as witness statements and surveillance footage. I will also review any statements t

If you have questions about your case, you can contact Brinkley Law at 317-766-1379 or book an appointment conveniently online at brinkleylawllc.com/book-online. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ 🏆Attorney Sarah Brinkley 📍333 N. Alabama St., Suite 350, Indianapolis, IN 46204 📍1 SE 9th St., Suite 101, Evansville, IN 47708 ☎️317-766-1379 ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Please note that the information contained in this post is for educational purposes only. Attorney is licensed in I

When you have been charged with a criminal offense it is natural to be concerned about the process and outcome of the charges.

Client hired Brinkley Law after being charged with multiple criminal counts, the highest count being a level 4 felony burglary. Client...

While neighboring states have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, in Indiana marijuana is illegal and ...

A college student was facing charges for battery and minor in possession of alcohol. The student was facing jail time, fines, and ...

What is motion to suppress? A motion to suppress requests the court to exclude evidence that was unlawfully obtained by police. Evidence is unlawfully obtained if it was obtained in violation of your constitutional right. What is your constitutional right? The 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution—and Article 1 Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution—protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by police. In general, police must obtain a warrant based on probable caus