Boone County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

If you are convicted of criminal offenses, you can face months to years of imprisonment, pay hundreds to thousands in fines, and have a criminal record. Conviction can impact your job, your education, your professional standing, and even your personal life. You should not take a criminal charge lightly. Instead, reach out to an experienced Boone County criminal defense lawyer if you are being charged or investigated, and let us protect your rights.

Why Choose Our Criminal Defense Attorney in Boone County

If you’re facing any criminal charge in Boone County, don’t wait to contact The Criminal Defense Team. Our Boone County criminal defense attorneys have over 100 years of experience in state and federal courts. Our board-certified* criminal trial specialists are uniquely qualified to handle the most complex cases.

We even have a former government prosecutor on our team who uses their insider knowledge to dismantle the government’s case theories. Other firms may say they work with former prosecutors, but they don’t actually have the same experience working with major felony or homicide prosecution that our attorney boasts.

Some benefits to working with our firm include:

• 24/7 on-call attorney support
• A defense team of at least two attorneys and a dedicated paralegal for a strong defense
• Ability to handle large-capacity evidence sets in discovery
• Care and dedication during consultation

Our firm offers aggressive defense but compassionate care for our clients. We know how stressful it is to face criminal charges, and we want to help you secure the ideal outcome. We represent clients throughout all of Boone County, including Advance, Lebanon, Thorntown, Ulen, Whitestown, and Zionsville.

How We Can Help If You’re Facing Criminal Charges

The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC helps with every aspect of your case, including:

• Independent investigation into your case
• Review of the criminal charges
• Evidence review
• Motions filing
• Plea negotiations
• Trial advocacy

Contact us today for help navigating the criminal justice system.

Types of Criminal Cases The Criminal Defense Team Handles

At The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC, we handle all types of criminal cases, including:

• Violent crimes. Our law firm is specially equipped to handle cases involving charges of murder, manslaughter, gun crimes, battery, and other violent crimes. We can analyze your case for possible defenses, including self-defense and defense of others.
• Domestic violence. A crime of violence or threat committed against a family or household member is a domestic violence offense. Of the reported aggravated assault offenses in Zionsville in 2025, 43% of them were between family members. Of the simple assault offenses, 26% occurred between spouses or dating partners, and 24% occurred between family members related by blood or marriage.We represent clients charged with domestic battery, criminal trespassing, criminal stalking, disorderly conduct, and related offenses. We understand that many of these cases involve fabricated or exaggerated allegations and can get to the bottom of why the alleged victim would make them.
• Drug crimes. We handle all drug-related criminal offenses, including possession, dealing, manufacturing, and trafficking. We can make Fourth Amendment rights violation arguments when police have illegally obtained evidence without a warrant or probable cause.
• DUI. In 2020, there were 467 arrests for OWI offenses in Boone County. Many people have viable defenses to DUI charges, but may not even know it. For example, they may suffer from a medical condition that affects how alcohol is absorbed in their system, or they may have been tested on an unreliable breath machine. We can explore the viable legal defenses we can raise in your case.
• Sex crimes. Sex crimes are some of the most harshly prosecuted cases. We defend clients facing serious sex crime violations, including rape, internet sex crimes, age of consent violations, and child pornography.
• White-collar crimes. White-collar crimes refer to crimes by professionals that involve financial benefits, including identity theft, embezzlement, and fraud. We have the skills and experience to capably represent clients in these cases.
• Theft crimes. Indiana has various theft crimes that are aggressively prosecuted, including burglary and robbery. There have been 106 offenses for larceny theft, 20 cases of motor vehicle theft, and two burglary offenses reported by the Whitestown Police Department in 2025. Let us devise a defense tailored to your particular case.

We can help with a wide variety of criminal offenses and circumstances, even those not listed here. If you need help with a criminal matter, please give us a call. We would be happy to discuss your specific situation and provide reliable assistance with the criminal justice system. This includes appealing convictions or navigating accusations for violations of probation or parole. Let us safeguard your future with aggressive legal advocacy.

Where Are Criminal Cases Handled in Boone County?

Where a criminal case is handled in Boone County depends on the jurisdiction of your case, such as where it occurs or the severity of the offense. In any case, you may need to attend proceedings at one or more of the following:

• Boone County Circuit Court, located at 310 Courthouse Square, Lebanon
• Boone County Superior Court I, located at 307 Courthouse Square, Lebanon
• Boone County Superior Court II, located at 112 Courthouse Square, Lebanon
• Boone County Clerk’s Office, located at 212 Courthouse Square, Lebanon
• Boone County Jail, located at 1905 Indianapolis Ave, Lebanon

Why Do I Need to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Boone County?

It’s crucial to hire a criminal defense lawyer in Boone County to secure the ideal outcome in your case. A criminal defense attorney understands the legal system and how to effectively navigate it. They can listen to your story, investigate the case, and determine the most effective defense. Your attorney can protect your rights and help you avoid errors that can lead to wrongful conviction or harsh sentencing.

It can be stressful to deal with the criminal justice system, and having someone by your side can be very helpful. Your attorney can help you reduce charges or even avoid a conviction. A criminal conviction can harm your future, from long imprisonment terms to a criminal record that harms future opportunities. The ideal way to avoid these issues is to avoid conviction.

Understanding the Process of a Boone County Criminal Case

Every criminal case is unique, but most follow familiar steps in the criminal justice process. If you are facing criminal charges in Boone County, you can expect some of the following elements:

• Investigation of the offense or alleged offense by law enforcement, which may include contact by the police.
• An arrest through an arrest warrant or immediately after the crime has occurred. After an arrest, you are processed or booked.
• For most offenses, you are entitled to bail, which allows a person accused of a crime to be released from custody while they await trial. This can include pretrial conditions intended to make sure you appear in court. These conditions often include travel restrictions, no contact orders, drug or alcohol testing, and more. In many cases, a knowledgeable attorney can advocate for less severe pretrial conditions.
• An arraignment where your charges and how you plead are heard, and in some cases, a preliminary hearing or an indictment, both of which determine if there is sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to court.
• The discovery process is where evidence review and investigation occur. Your defense attorney looks at what evidence the prosecution has and conducts an investigation of their own.
• Negotiations of the charges may be included in the process if the prosecutor so chooses. Your attorney can help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of a plea deal for your unique case.
• Pretrial motions may occur if evidence needs to be suppressed. This may occur if your rights were not respected earlier in the process, or evidence did not follow the correct chain of custody.
• Each criminal case resolution is unique. Some charges may be dropped prior to trial, or a plea deal may be secured before trial. Other cases go to trial, and your attorney advocates for you in court. Even if the outcome is not ideal, there are often other options in appeals that your attorney can help you understand.

What to Do if You Are Arrested

Acting quickly can make a significant difference if you are being investigated or charged. The sooner you begin managing your case with the help of an attorney, the more effectively they can begin protecting your rights.

• During an investigation, do not give consent to searches of your property
• Resist the urge to try to explain yourself.
• Get legal counsel as soon as possible. A private defense attorney can help before an arrest in some cases.
• Gather relevant information before you meet with your attorney, including police reports, information about your charges, court dates, names of witnesses, and more.

Contact Our Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney Today

If you are facing criminal charges of any nature, contact the board-certified* criminal trial specialists at The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC for help. We can conduct an independent investigation into your case and attack the prosecution’s case against you. Call us at (317) 678-8326 to arrange a free consultation.

*Our attorneys are certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.