Major Felonies

A major felony under Indiana law is any crime charged as a Class C Felony or greater. Major felonies can carry prison terms of anywhere from two to sixty-five years in prison, or possibly even life without possibility of parole. Some examples of major felonies include arson, forgery, robbery, burglary, child molestation, rape, and murder. Some lesser crimes can also be enhanced to become major felonies depending on their circumstances, such as battery, if the victim is alleged to be seriously injured, possession of drugs, if within 1000 feet of a school or playground, or reckless driving, if somebody has been injured by the driver.

If you are convicted of a major felony, there are several penalties facing you beyond the risk of imprisonment. You will lose your right to possess or own a gun, and if you are caught with one you will face an additional major felony charge. You will lose your right to vote. You may be required to register on a violent or sexual offender registry. You may lose your right to live where you want to live. You may lose the right to see your children.

I can help.

Being charged with a major felony is a serious matter, but the rules of evidence still apply to your situation. You are still entitled to a trial by jury. You are still entitled to have evidence that was illegally obtained excluded from trial. You are still entitled to confront the witnesses against you, and to challenge their statements. You are still entitled to an attorney who will fight for you, rather than one who will quickly counsel you to plead guilty without explaining the consequences to you.

I have devoted my practice to helping people who have found themselves accused of committing a crime, and I will help you. If you or somebody you know has been charged with a major felony, call me immediately for your free consultation; it may be the most important call that you will ever make.