Category Archives: Criminal Law

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 … Continue reading →

In 2012, the Indiana General Assembly for the first time passed the “Second Chance Act” to give those convicted of crimes some relief from their criminal past. By allowing those convicted of certain misdemeanors and D felonies, the Indiana General … Continue reading →

The Founding Fathers would likely be appalled if they knew how eroded the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution has become over time since the inception of our great Republic. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution (also … Continue reading →

Mistakes do happen. In fact, March has the greatest number of driving under the influence (DUI) or operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrests throughout the whole year. This is for two (2) reasons: 1. DUI/OWI enforcement is at its highest (the … Continue reading →

Drivers seldom consider that past traffic infractions can continue to haunt them in more ways than one. Often, drivers will ignore traffic tickets and fail to appear for court hearings from years past. This results in a possible driver’s … Continue reading →

Celebrating the New Year is one of the most exciting ways to send off the old year and ring in a new one, and 2013 is no exception! While consuming alcohol can help to make your new year celebration noteworthy, … Continue reading →

So what is all the buzz about concerning Indiana’s new “Second Chance Act”, and what does that mean for me? Well the short answer is that since July 1, 2012, those old convictions for past mistakes won’t haunt you for … Continue reading →

Previously on EtzlerLaw Blog, we posted an article entitled, “Indiana’s ‘Second Chance Act’ Can Provide Relief From Past Mistakes” describing the process and standard for receiving relief from past indiscretions, including criminal record sealing and D Felony reduction. Gordon Etzler … Continue reading →

We would like to extend a special thank you to all who have served on reserve or active duty in the United States Marine Corps, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United … Continue reading →

From the creation of our Democracy, it was one of the most fundamental and important concepts that the government cannot search your person or effects only in the most limited circumstances. Citizens have the right to refuse the government to … Continue reading →