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Violent crimes in Indiana include a wide range of allegations, from bar fights and battery charges to life-changing accusations like robbery or homicide. Each of these offenses carries penalties that can affect your freedom, your record, and your future opportunities. Even a single misdemeanor conviction can follow you for years.
The state has powerful tools to prosecute violent crimes, but you also have rights. The state’s evidence is not always accurate or reliable, and prosecutors still have to prove every part of their case beyond a reasonable doubt. As you face criminal charges, having a defense attorney who knows how to challenge the prosecution’s version of events makes all the difference.
Myers & Wallace, LLP has more than 50 years of combined experience representing clients across Indiana. When you work with us, we explain the process in plain language and develop an evidence-based legal strategy to protect your rights. Call us to discuss your options with a violent crimes defense attorney in Fort Wayne.
Myers & Wallace, LLP defends clients against a range of violent crime accusations, including the following.
Homicide
Charges for homicide include murder and manslaughter. Murder involves knowingly causing the death of another person, while voluntary and involuntary manslaughter apply in cases where there was little or no intent to kill. These cases carry severe penalties—and every detail matters in building your defense.
Battery
Battery charges cover intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to someone else. The severity of the charge depends on the extent of the injury and any aggravating factors. Cases may escalate to felony-level charges when serious injury, a victim from a protected class, or a weapon is involved.
Domestic Battery
Domestic battery occurs when someone causes injury to a family or household member. These charges can be either felonies or misdemeanors, depending on the harm caused and who the victim was. Domestic batteries often receive heightened scrutiny from prosecutors, and courts can impose mandatory programs or sentencing enhancements.
Strangulation
Strangulation involves knowingly restricting another person’s airway or blood flow, even if the victim walks away without visible injury. Even brief incidents can lead to felony charges. Defending strangulation charges often involves carefully analyzing medical reports and witness statements to attack the state’s case.
Robbery
Robbery occurs when property is taken through force or intimidation. This offense can be charged anywhere from a Level 5 to a Level 1 felony. The penalties are harsh, especially when a weapon is involved or someone is injured during the offense.
Each case is unique, and even charges that seem minor or simple can carry serious consequences. Myers & Wallace, LLP evaluates every detail of the evidence to build the strongest possible defense.
Violent crime convictions can affect every part of your life, from where you live to whether you can secure employment. Even when a case does not result in a conviction, the process itself can derail your life for months or years—which means it’s crucial to find an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you fight the charges and protect your rights.
Violent crimes carry a range of penalties depending on the offense, whether it’s a misdemeanor or a felony, and whether there were any aggravating factors involved. Possible punishments include:
Plus, violent crime convictions have serious collateral consequences that can follow you even after you’ve finished your sentence. These often include:
Even charges that are reduced or dismissed can have lasting effects. An experienced attorney from Myers & Wallace, LLP can help you find ways to fight the charges, limit the long-term impact, and explore options for record sealing or expungement, if available.
Every violent crime case is different, and the right defense strategy for your specific case depends on the evidence and details. The burden of proof is on the prosecutors to prove every part of their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Each defense strategy depends on the facts and circumstances of your case. Myers & Wallace, LLP will review all evidence carefully to find the right defense for you. Whether you have an alibi, the prosecution’s evidence is weak, or law enforcement violated your rights, we’ll explore every possible option to reduce or dismiss the charges.
Getting legal advice as soon as possible is a game-changer. Prosecutors begin building their case from the moment charges are filed. When you have a lawyer on your side, they can help identify issues with the prosecution’s evidence and shape a strong, aggressive defense strategy.
While you can work with a public defender, that can leave gaps in your defense. Public defenders handle heavy caseloads and can’t devote the same time and attention to every case that a private attorney can. When you have early representation from a dedicated attorney, you and your needs are the focus.
Prompt involvement gives your attorney a chance to communicate with investigators and explore options for reducing or dismissing the charges. Waiting until later stages of the process limits these opportunities. That’s why Myers & Wallace, LLP offers legal guidance in simple language so you can make informed decisions about each step of the process. With our focused, responsive representation, our lawyers will help you respond effectively to every development.
If you’ve been charged with a violent crime, don’t go it alone—get experienced, knowledgeable violent crimes defense support from lawyers who will fight for you. Call Myers & Wallace, LLP today to learn more about your options and get started building your defense.
Myers & Wallace, LLP helps with a wide variety of legal needs throughout Indiana. If you need assistance for a case relating to employment law, civil rights, criminal defense or personal injury call us at 260-424-0600 so we can get started on developing your personalized strategy.
