- Understanding Indiana’s Statutory Rape Laws and Penalties
by Eskew Law
By: Courtney Benson-Kooy What Constitutes Statutory Rape in Indiana? Statutory rape, which is labeled as sexual misconduct with a minor or child molest in Indiana, is legally defined not by coercion or force but by the ages of the involved individuals. Indiana law categorizes any sexual activity with someone under the age of 16 as
- How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Help with Plea Bargains in Indiana Murder Cases?
by Benjamin Jaffe
What is the Role of Plea Bargains in Criminal Defense Cases? By: Benjamin Jaffe Plea bargains, also commonly referred to as plea agreements, are agreements reached between prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys. In most criminal cases, the defendant will receive reduced sentences or reduced criminal charges in exchange for a guilty plea. A large number