Zionsville Violent Crime Attorney
If you have been charged with a violent crime like robbery, assault, or homicide, you need a legal defense. Conviction of these offenses can change your entire life, leading to years in jail and thousands of dollars in fines. An aggressive defense is essential to secure the most favorable outcome possible in a case. A Zionsville violent crime lawyer can fight for your freedom and your future.
The Criminal Defense Team: Your Zionsville Violent Crime Attorney
When you face a specific issue, you need to hire a specialist. The Criminal Defense Team has five board-certified* criminal trial specialists who can aggressively defend you and your interests in criminal court.
We can craft a defense strategy that is right for you to protect your future against criminal consequences. Our attorneys have combined decades of experience in criminal defense law and substantial resources to tackle complex cases. We’re collaborative, experienced, and proven with over 100 years of combined legal wisdom.
We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by having a former prosecutor at our firm who worked on major felony cases and homicide matters. Now, they use their insider knowledge to dismantle the government’s case against you.
At our firm, we have secured many successful verdicts, such as:
- A not-guilty result for murder charges
- A not-guilty jury trial result for sexual battery charges
- Charges reduced in a jury trial for sexual battery
- A not-guilty verdict for major felony domestic violence charges
You can secure an on-call attorney from our firm 24/7. We create a team of at least two attorneys and a knowledgeable paralegal to manage your case and work directly with you to give you the representation and support you need.
Types of Violent Crime Offenses We Handle
In 2019, there was a violent crime rate in Indiana of 370.8 per 100,000 inhabitants. When you have been charged or arrested for a violent crime, it is important that your attorney has the necessary resources and experience to handle these serious charges. The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC only practices criminal defense law, so we have extensive experience with a variety of charges, including, but not limited to:
Arson
Arson is the offense of intentionally and knowingly using fire or explosive devices to damage property. While it is typically a nonviolent property offense, it can become part of a violent crime if a fire or explosion causes serious injury or death to another party. These aggravating factors also increase the charges to a level 2 or level 3 felony.
Assault and Battery
In Indiana, there is no law for assault, only a battery offense statute. Battery offenses become felonies when they cause moderate to serious bodily injury to another person, or if the offense is committed with a deadly weapon.
Offenses are still categorized under federal assault definitions for reporting. In 2025, the Zionsville Police Department reported 32 offenses of simple assault and six offenses of aggravated assault. 18 of the simple assault offenses occurred in someone’s home or residence, and so did two of the aggravated assault offenses.
Weapons Violations
Weapons charges can include nonviolent offenses or the use of weapons in criminal offenses. In 2025, there were four weapons law violations reported by the Zionsville Police Department. Three of these offenses involved a handgun.
Intimidation
Intimidation can become a felony offense, and that offense can be violent when there is the use of a deadly weapon to conduct intimidation. There were 24 offenses of intimidation reported by the Zionsville Police Department, although not all of these offenses were felony intimidation.
Kidnapping
Kidnapping charges can range from a level 6 to a level 2 felony charge. There were two kidnapping or abduction offenses reported in Zionsville in 2025.
Burglary
Burglary is the offense of breaking into and entering a location with the intention to commit theft or another felony. It is generally a property crime rather than a violent crime, but it can lead to violent crimes. There were five burglary offenses reported by the Zionsville Police Department in 2025, and two of these offenses were related to assault charges.
Rape
Rape can be charged as a level 1 or level 3 felony. The police department in Zionsville reported two rape offenses in 2025. These offenses were committed in homes or residences, and the relationships between the parties in both cases were friends.
Robbery
A robbery offense is the use of fear or force to take someone’s property from them. It becomes a level 2 felony when armed with a deadly weapon. There were no robbery offenses reported in Zionsville in 2025, and one offense in 2024 involving four offenders.
Homicide
Homicide offenses are the most serious violent criminal charges. This is a term that encompasses murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, and reckless homicide. Thankfully, there were no homicide offenses in 2025, but there was one reported by the Zionsville Police Department in 2024. It was a domestic violence offense.
Our firm can help with many different kinds of criminal charges. If you or a loved one need assistance, please call us right away. We can discuss your situation and provide legal advice and support.
Why Should You Hire a Violent Crime Lawyer in Zionsville?
It is essential that you hire a violent crime lawyer in Zionsville to protect yourself against the charges you face. Violent crimes can carry substantial penalties, and some of these crimes are the most severe offenses you could be charged with. Certain offenses can lead to decades in prison, in addition to hundreds or thousands in fines and a criminal record that affects your entire life. To reduce the charges you face or avoid conviction, you need exceptional legal support.
You cannot assume that your case can work itself out. You need effective and aggressive protection for your rights from an attorney who can investigate the case, determine the evidence the prosecution has against you, and create a strong defense strategy. You can explain your side of events to your attorney, who can use this information and the evidence to determine the right steps for defense. This may include taking the case to trial or negotiating with the prosecution.
Protect Your Future Against Violent Crime Charges
There are several potential defenses against violent crimes, like mistaken identity, false accusations, unreliable witnesses, and acting in self-defense. We can help you navigate criminal case proceedings in local courts like the historic Boone County Courthouse, 310 Courthouse Square, Lebanon.
Our firm knows how to manage the criminal justice process and give you the legal guidance you need. Reach out to The Criminal Defense Team in Zionsville today and let our five board-certified* criminal trial specialists help you prepare your criminal defense.
*Our attorneys are certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.