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If you have been charged with a state or federal crime in Northwest Indiana, you need a respected, resourceful, and relentless criminal defense attorney in Crown Point, Indiana. The Crown Point criminal defense lawyers from Stracci Law Group share 80 years of combined criminal law experience and can represent you in all types of state and federal legal issues, including misdemeanors and felonies, like:
Our OWI & DUI lawyers in Northwest Indiana provide trusted representation for people facing drunk driving charges. We challenge test refusals, navigate insurance requirements, defend against sobriety checkpoints, and assist with license suspensions, specialized driving privileges, and habitual traffic violations.
We also handle DUI & OWI cases involving marijuana/controlled substances, CDL & other specialty licenses DUIs, and help clients navigate ignition interlock devices.
Being charged with a state or federal violent crime, like murder, kidnapping, carjacking, robbery, battery, assault, gang violence, or domestic violence, is a serious and sobering matter. Most violent crimes are felonies that can result in long prison sentences. The dedicated attorneys at Stracci Law Group will put their combined total of more than 80 years defending violent crimes and offenses to work for you.
Our state and federal drug crimes attorneys in Crown Point vigorously defend persons charged with drug and controlled substance offenses, drug possession, drug trafficking, drug conspiracies, drug manufacturing, prescription fraud & forgery, and interstate drug trafficking interdiction stops. Every drug case is different, and each requires an attorney with the experience and skill to dig into the facts surrounding your arrest to obtain the best possible outcome for you. Stracci Law Group has successfully handled hundreds of state and federal drug cases, from simple misdemeanor possession to major felony dealing.
Being charged with a state or federal sex crime is a serious situation that requires the assistance of experienced lawyers. Stracci Law Group's sex crime attorneys in Crown Point provide tenacious legal representation for those charged with internet sex crimes, production, distribution, or possession of child pornography, transportation of a minor with intent to engage in sexual activity, sex trafficking, prostitution, rape, child molestation, child solicitation, and child incest. We also defend those charged with sex offender registration violations, offering aggressive advocacy and skilled legal guidance throughout the legal process.
State and Federal authorities take firearm violations very seriously, especially in Northwest Indiana, where law enforcement commits staggering resources to try to stop the flow of firearms from Indiana to Chicago street gangs. Our state and federal gun crime attorneys in Crown Point defend all varieties of firearm offenses, including felon in possession of a firearm, straw purchases, firearm sentencing enhancements, and firearms trafficking. Recent Supreme Court cases challenging a variety of different firearm regulations mean you need a strong defense team defending any unconstitutional firearm allegation.
Defending white collar crimes is a complex endeavor. Give yourself a fighting chance by consulting with Stracci Law Group's Northwest Indiana state and federal white collar criminal defense attorneys. We work hard to defend state and federal healthcare fraud, bank fraud, computer and internet fraud, identity theft, public corruption, and other types of financial crimes, and will work to ensure that simple human mistakes are distinguished from actual corruption.
If you have been involved in a state court traffic offense, you may not know exactly what the consequences are until after the fact. The first question is, “what sort of offense is it?” Misdemeanor charges can have serious consequences, including fines, jail time, and license suspension, but even traffic tickets (ordinance violations) can start you on a downward spiral of suspensions, fines, fees, and eventually criminal charges. Our knowledgeable traffic ticket offense attorneys work hard to help you keep your driving privileges.
Our property crimes lawyers in Northwest Indiana offer legal assistance to those facing charges of theft, vandalism, and other property offenses. We provide legal help and guidance to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
When you apply for a job, seek an educational loan, or look for housing, your criminal history may need to be disclosed. Fortunately, you may be eligible for an expungement under Indiana’s “Second-Chance Act.” This law allows you to seal from public view arrests, criminal charges, and convictions in most cases, subject to certain requirements. Our Indiana expungement lawyers in Northwest Indiana focus on helping individuals clear their criminal records by providing DNA and eviction records expungements. We will review your situation and advise you on how best to achieve your goals in attaining the second chance that you deserve.
Our federal crimes lawyers in Northwest Indiana are experienced in handling a wide range of federal offenses, including drug possession and trafficking, firearm offenses, violent felonies, sex and pornography crimes, white collar and public corruption offenses, and sentencing enhancements. We provide skilled representation in federal investigations and use our knowledge of federal sentencing advocacy to fight for your rights.
If you are serving time for an Indiana state court crime, you may be eligible to apply for a sentence modification. Our Indiana state court attorneys will evaluate your situation and give you an honest assessment of whether we believe there is a way to lessen your sentence, either through sentence modification, filing for Post Conviction Relief (PCR), or some other mechanism like a Community Transition Court.
If a court determines you have violated a condition of your state court probation or federal court supervised release, you run the risk of spending time in prison. Given the seriousness of the potential consequences of such violations, you absolutely need a lawyer. The criminal defense attorneys from Stracci Law Group will carefully review your situation and work with you and your family to pave the best path forward to protect your freedom.
Almost every act that is a crime if committed by an adult can form the basis for a juvenile delinquency petition. From simple misdemeanors like trespass to major felonies like aggravated battery or sex crimes, the State can allege that the child's actions would have been a crime if they were an adult. Our juvenile crime lawyers in Northwest Indiana defend minors charged with criminal offenses. We understand how to navigate the juvenile justice system, advocate for our clients' rights, and work towards positive outcomes like rehabilitation and reduced sentencing.
If you are a convicted felon in Indiana, then you are not eligible to own or possess a firearm. In fact, if you have been convicted of a crime of “domestic violence” in Indiana, you may have lost your gun rights too. Stracci Law Group may be able to help. Our firearms rights restoration lawyers in Northwest Indiana help individuals with prior criminal convictions restore their Second Amendment rights so they may once again lawfully possess firearms.
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In Northwest Indiana, the State’s penalties vary depending on the nature and severity of the offense
Misdemeanor charges in Indiana are divided into three classes: Class A, Class B, and Class C. The penalties for each class are as follows:
Indiana classifies felony charges into six levels, with Level 1 being the most serious and Level 6 being the least serious. The penalties for each level are as follows:
In addition to the above penalties, a felony conviction can also result in other consequences, such as loss of voting rights, difficulty finding employment, and damage to personal and professional relationships.
Federal felony charges come with harsh punishments. Some offenses carry mandatory life sentences or may be punished by death. For the most part, federal felonies are punished according to the penalty set forth in the statute of conviction. There are many levels of federal felony penalties:
The law in Indiana is by no means lenient on criminals, so when you’re charged with a crime, you’re going to need all-encompassing, reliable, and professional defense.
Without effective, reliable criminal defense, you could easily lose years of your life to overzealous prosecution, and Stracci Law Group is the team that stands behind you.
The Stracci Law Group criminal defense team protects you, your family, and your rights with:
Protect your rights and liberty. Call for criminal defense advice right now at 219-525-1000.
Paul G. Stracci, the leader of our team, defended a murder case only 10 months out of law school and won a complete acquittal. He has since developed a powerful reputation as a devastatingly effective criminal trial attorney.
Alison L. Benjamin began her legal career years ago as a state court prosecutor. She is known to be a thoughtful and passionate litigator, and now focuses her practice on representing clients charged with federal crimes. Her tenacity makes her well-suited to resolve the complexities that arise in defending clients charged with federal crimes.
Maryam Afshar-Stewart, a former prosecutor, has risen rapidly as a criminal defense attorney thanks to her remarkable work ethic and undying commitment to the cause of justice for her clients.
Michael Woods is an experienced criminal trial attorney who has handled thousands of cases ranging from simple traffic tickets to complex homicides. A deputy prosecuting attorney for nearly 10 years, Michael knows what makes a case weak or strong, and can give clients an honest and realistic evaluation of their case.
The cost of a criminal defense case in NWI depends entirely on the circumstances. However, with Stracci Law Group, you’ll enjoy transparent pricing, a clear plan, and a communicative team.
We know that costs can be stressful. We will work with you to ensure that you get the representation you need at the right price.
If you’ve been wrongfully accused of a crime, it’s essential that you contact a Northwest Indiana criminal lawyer as soon as possible. Our team will fight for your rights, establishing the facts of your case and taking the steps required. Early action is vital to prevent a wrongful conviction.
If you have been falsely accused of a crime in Northwest Indiana, reach out to one of our legal professionals right away.
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