When you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, you need experienced legal counsel to help you navigate the situation ahead. The Criminal Defense Team has all four board-certified criminal trial specialists in the state, so you can trust that we have the knowledge and experience necessary to provide a capable defense.

We also boast over 100+ years of combined legal experience, and because we use a collaborative approach, you benefit from the collective experience of our entire legal team. We assign two criminal defense attorneys and a paralegal to each case, ensuring that you have access to someone personally handling your case at all times.

A criminal conviction can have a lasting impact on your life, so don’t leave your case to chance. Contact The Criminal Defense Team today to arrange a free and confidential consultation.

Criminal Cases We Handle

At The Criminal Defense Firm, we provide defense services for all misdemeanor and felony cases, including the following:

Assault and battery offenses, including aggravated battery and domestic violence charges
Criminal stalking and harassment charges
Drug crimes, including drug dealing, trafficking, manufacturing, cultivation, and possession
Federal crimes, which may involve
Gun crimes, including crimes involving wrongdoing related to the sale, licensing, or possession of firearms or criminal acts involving the prohibited use of a gun
Juvenile crimes, including minor in possession charges
Operating while intoxicated, including administrative hearings to protect your driving privileges
Probation and community corrections violations, including violating work requirements, community service mandates, living restrictions, non-payment of restitution, or other terms of probation
Sex crimes, including child molestation, child pornography, rape, and sexual assault
Theft crimes, including burglary, robbery,
Violent crimes, including homicide, manslaughter, kidnapping, and strangulation
White collar crimes, including embezzlement, tax evasion, money laundering, fraud, and identity theft

We understand that you may be unfamiliar with the Indiana Criminal Code, but we are here to protect your rights during this crucial time. Contact us today for a free consultation.

A Track Record of Success

At The Criminal Defense Firm, we have successfully represented clients in over 1,000 cases. We are known for our impressive results, including:

Theft crimes, including burglary, robbery,
A not guilty verdict for a man charged with sexual battery after we convinced a jury that multiple accusers had reason to lie
A not guilty jury verdict for a client charged with murder, resulting in a conviction for the
lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter
An Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI) charge dismissed after a plea was made to reckless driving
A dismissal of felony drug charges after one of our partners convinced a Hamilton County judge to suppress all evidence against our client due to an unconstitutional detention

Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in Indiana

The potential consequences that you may face if you are convicted of a crime depend on how the charge is classified, your prior criminal history, and the circumstances surrounding the offense. A misdemeanor conviction can result in up to one year in jail, while the term of potential incarceration for felonies are as follows:

Level 6 felony – 0.5 to 2.5 years in prison
Level 5 felony – 1 to 6 years in prison
Level 4 felony – 2 to 12 years in prison
Level 3 felony – 3 to 16 years in prison
Level 2 felony – 10 to 30 years in prison
Level 1 felony – 20 to 40 years in prison

Other criminal penalties and collateral consequences can apply, including the following:

Fines adding up to tens of thousands of dollars
Probation, which can severely limit your freedom
Job loss or difficulty finding a job
Housing restrictions
Inability to attend an institute of higher education, obtain financial aid, or acquire a professional license
Loss of driving privileges, which can make it difficult to maintain employment and be independent
A criminal record that can be found by potential employers, landlords, romantic partners, and others
Required counseling, rehabilitation, or other treatment that you may be responsible for paying for
Loss of civil rights, including the right to bear arms
Limitations on your child custody rights

At The Criminal Defense Team, we want to help you avoid or minimize these consequences.

How a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help

Confronting criminal charges and the full weight of the government can be intimidating, especially if you have never been involved with the criminal justice system in the past. An experienced attorney from The Criminal Defense Team can help guide you through this system with ease and confidence. Our lawyers have extensive experience handling criminal cases and know the tactics the State uses. Our attorneys can do all of the following:

Review the charging documents for any errors or inconsistencies
Evaluate whether any constitutional violations occurred during the search or your arrest and determine if we can challenge the evidence against you due to these errors
Identify potential defenses that apply to your case, such as self-defense, lack of proof of intent, or entrapment
Develop a personalized legal strategy based on the particular circumstances surrounding your case
Challenge the prosecution’s evidence against you
Challenge biased jurors from sitting on your jury
Cross-examine witnesses
Pursue the best outcome for your case

Because we offer a free initial consultation, you can contact us to learn more about how we can help and what it would be like to work with us at no cost or obligation from you.

Areas We Serve

The Criminal Defense Team proudly represents clients throughout various counties in Indiana, including the following:

Bartholomew County
Boone County
Brown County
Hamilton County
Hancock County
Hendricks County
Franklin County
Howard County
Johnson County
Madison County
Marion County
Monroe County
Morgan County
Shelby County
Tippencanoe County
Wayne County

We can help if you are charged with a crime in any of the following cities or surrounding areas in Indiana:

Avon
Carmel
Clermont
Fishers
Frankfort
Franklin
Indianapolis
Martinsville
Noblesville
Speedway
Westfield
Zionsville

Call The Criminal Defense Team for a Free Case Evaluation

The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC provides timely and aggressive legal representation in criminal cases. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys are here to help guide you through the legal process. Call us today for your confidential case review.

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