Kokomo Criminal Defense Lawyer
There are few times in life when you need a lawyer more than when you are facing criminal charges. A criminal conviction can have a significant impact on your life and freedom, threatening your future and well-being. An experienced attorney from The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC can help protect your legal rights and walk you through the criminal justice system with ease and confidence. Call us today to get started with a free consultation.
How Can a Kokomo Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?
When you are charged with a crime in Indiana, you have certain legal rights, but you might not be aware of them or what to do to protect them. An experienced attorney can explain these rights to you and take charge in interactions with law enforcement so you don’t say or do anything that could harm your defense.
When you hire a Kokomo criminal defense attorney from The Criminal Defense Team, we can help by:
- Reviewing the charges against you and explaining them to you
- Advising you of your legal right
- Representing you during interrogations
- Ensuring that any lineups are conducted appropriately
- Challenging any warrantless searches
- Filing motions to suppress evidence
- Requesting an early dismissal of the charges against you so that they have minimal impact on your life
- Engaging in conversations with law enforcement regarding alternative sentencing or a plea agreement
- Advocating for you during a criminal trial
If you are facing any type of state or federal charges in Indiana, contact The Criminal Defense Team today.
Why Choose The Criminal Defense Team for Your Case
While there is no shortage of criminal defense attorneys in the Indianapolis and Kokomo areas, we believe The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC is the right choice for you due to our:
Experience: We have successfully defended over 1,000 clients in criminal cases and have over 100 years of combined trial experience. You would find it very difficult to locate a law firm with as much relevant experience as that. This unparalleled level of experience means that we can quickly ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of a case and begin building a solid defense on our client’s behalf.
Track record of success: Our partners and associates have successfully resolved some of the most challenging cases that may have intimidated other lawyers. Some of our recent victories include:
- Not guilty on murder charges
- Case dismissed on felony drug charges
- Not guilty in a sexual battery case
- Drunk driving charges dismissed
Specialized focus: Four of our attorneys are nationally-board certified criminal trial specialists, representing all of the board-certified criminal trial specialists in the state. Board certification demonstrates a commitment to a particular area of the law and aptitude for it. Over 15,000 lawyers practice in Indiana, but only four are board-certified criminal trial specialists, and they all work here. Our lawyers don’t take on family law cases or civil law matters. We focus exclusively on criminal law.
Collaborative approach: When you hire our law firm, you get an entire legal team dedicated to fighting to protect your rights. We work together, pulling the significant experience, knowledge, and skills of each of our attorneys, giving you access to a collaborative team of aggressive criminal defense lawyers and board-certified criminal
trial specialists.
Extensive preparation: While our criminal defense lawyers are skilled in the courtroom, we know that many cases are won or lost well before this. We thoroughly prepare our cases, leaving no stone unturned in our mission to challenge the prosecution’s arguments and disprove the evidence against you.
Personal attention: Our law firm intentionally limits the number of cases we accept so that we can give each client the care and attention they need. We sit down to listen to you and your story. We then tailor a legal defense based on that story.
Whether you’re facing felony or misdemeanor charges, you shouldn’t leave your future up to chance. Contact our Indiana criminal defense attorneys today to begin mounting a strong defense.
Potential Penalties for Criminal Convictions in Indiana
The stakes for a criminal conviction in Indiana are high. One of the most significant is the possibility of incarceration. The amount of time a criminal defendant can be sentenced to depends on how the crime is classified. The maximum penalties for state offenses in Indiana are as follow:
- Class B misdemeanor – Up to 180 days in jail
- Class A misdemeanor – Up to one year in jail
- 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
Additional criminal penalties include the following:
- Probation, which often imposes additional limitations that severely affect your life
- Loss of driving privileges
- Fines
- Community service
Various factors can affect the penalty, including:
- The amount of drug, harm, or value of property involved
- The circumstances surrounding the offense
- Whether your case is resolved through a plea bargain or goes to trial
- Your prior criminal history
Our criminal defense attorneys will work hard to minimize or eliminate the consequences related to a conviction. Call us today to learn more about how we can help.
Call The Criminal Defense Team for a Free Case Evaluation
The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC aggressively advocates to protect the rights of the accused. Our determined criminal defense attorneys can review your situation, provide you with tailored legal advice, and build an effective defense based on the particular factors involved in your situation.
Whether you’re facing misdemeanor or felony charges, you can count on us to take your case seriously and to fight for an outcome that aligns with your objectives.
Call us at (317) 678-9853 to discuss your case during a confidential consultation