Category Archives: Criminal Law

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 →

In the 2011-2012 Session of the Indiana General Assembly, Public Law 69-2012 was passed allowing D felons to reduce their past mistakes and have them entered as Class A Misdemeanors. (See new I.C. s 35-50-2-7). In order to reduce a … Continue reading →

As of May 25, 2012, Governor Mitch Daniels has signed the new Public Intoxication law into effect. The new law will go into effect July 1, 2012. The intent of the new law, among other things, is to discourage potential … Continue reading →

Jail overcrowding has been a longstanding problem in Porter County over recent years. Most recently, the Sheriff, David Lain, pleads with the County to open, and consequently fund, the third pod of our 3-pod jail facility. (See Northwest Indiana Times … Continue reading →

Gordon A. Etzler & Associates, LLP may have won another victory for individual rights yesterday in a case involving the state’s right to seize lawfully owned firearms. A Northwest Indiana Times article discussed the case today. The case involved several … Continue reading →

In the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting, the issue of “self-defense” is now capturing nationwide attention. However, it was already a fairly hot topic in the Indiana legal community following the 2011 case of Barnes v. State. In that … Continue reading →

In a February Article, we wrote that a new felony reduction bill had passed in the Indiana House. The bill moved on to the Senate, and after some modifications it was signed into law by the Governor on March 15th. … Continue reading →