This Site has posted numerous articles on the topic of criminal post-conviction relief and the Indiana Second Chance Act. This was a historical law passed in 2012 that allowed certain D Felonies to be reduced and entered as Class A Misdemeanors, and allowed certain Misdemeanors to be sealed from public view. As was written by … Continue reading Criminal Post Conviction Relief Available July 1, 2013 for A, B, and C Felonies in Indiana! →
SFT Lawyers have experienced Lake & Porter County criminal lawyers who represent clients in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, and Starke counties in Indiana. We are a well-rounded criminal defense firm that has experienced Lake County criminal lawyers and Porter County criminal lawyers who can assist you in a traffic matter, a criminal matter, or with post-conviction relief, such … Continue reading Lake and Porter County Criminal Lawyers →
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Employment rates nationwide have been a concern for years. In response, many states have taken action to help those who cannot find work. One such statute, Indiana’s “Second Chance Act,” has drawn fire from some since it was passed in July. This law is brand new, and many criminal defense lawyers do not yet understand … Continue reading Forgiving Old Indiana Convictions is Good for the Economy! →
The job of criminal defense attorneys in Indiana has long been a frustrating one. Here at SFT Lawyers, LLP, we have seen far too many clients desperate to escape the lingering effects from a youthful mistake. Drug possession, DUI/OWI, and other fairly minor offenses have kept many upstanding citizens from finding employment. But now, that … Continue reading Seal Old Conviction Records So Employers Can’t See Them! →
Do you have an old Indiana conviction that you dread revealing to potential employers? Under Indiana’s new “Second Chance Act”, you may no longer have to tell anyone and employers may not be allowed to find out! In an August article, we discussed how Indiana’s new expungement statute could help criminal defense attorneys plan ahead … Continue reading Indiana’s “Second Chance Act” Can Provide Relief From Past Mistakes →
