Practice Areas
The criminal process can be confusing and often seem unfair. You need an attorney with the experience to guide you through the process and the knowledge to make sure the system is fair for you. Abels Law office focuses its practice primarily on criminal law cases. Mr. Abels has been practicing criminal law for over ten years. He has successfully litigated criminal cases in Marion County and all the surrounding counties of central Indiana. Mr. Abels represents individuals charged with all types of crimes ranging from misdemeanors to high level major felony cases including but not limited
1. Drug Possession and Drug Dealing
2. Drunk Driving Offenses
3. Domestic Violence Charges
4. Habitual Traffic Violator Offenses
5. Theft Offenses
6. Battery Offenses
7. Robbery and Burglary Offenses
8. Gun Charges
9. Juvenile Delinquency Allegations
10. Probation Violations
Every criminal charge is treated as a serious criminal case at Abels Law Office. There are no “minor” criminal charges, because even “minor” criminal charges can have serious consequences. Mr. Abels understands that your case is serious to you no matter what level the charge and he will give your case that attention that is necessary to ensure a successful result.
Timing is of crucial importance in any criminal cases. Evidence may exists that needs to be preserved for your defense and court imposed deadlines may be approaching for you to file certain motions to exclude evidence or preserve the ability to argue certain types of defenses in your case.
Unfortunately, sometimes criminal cases are not successfully won at the trial level and must be litigated on appeal. Abels Law Office will not abandon you after trial if your case needs to be taken up on appeal. Mr. Abels can help you navigate the complex and highly technical requirements and deadlines involved in appealing a criminal case.
Contact Abels law office immediately if you have been charged with a crime.
Expungement Rights And Eligibility
The following chart will give you an idea if you qualify for an expungement under Indiana law and, if so, how long you must wait before you may petition the court to expunge your records. The waiting period can be shorter if the prosecutor agrees to it. There are some other less common situations in which you may not qualify for an expungement. It is important to speak with a lawyer about your unique situation. Contact Abels Law Office to discuss your record in more detail.
Commercial Driver’s License Suspensions
If you have a commercial driver’s license for your job and you have been issued a ticket while driving for work or even if driving your personal vehicle, you need a lawyer on your side to help you navigate through the complicated laws involved with commercial driver’s licenses. Do not make the mistake of assuming a minor traffic matter cannot have serious consequences on your ability to maintain employment or your commercial driver’s license. Call me to discuss your pending legal case.
Traffic Tickets
Even if you do not have a commercial driver’s license, any traffic citation or criminal charge can have serious consequences, ranging from increased auto insurance rates and required defensive driving class to substantial fines/court costs and even further suspension of your driver’s license. If you have been cited for a traffic violation or charged with a criminal offense involving operating a vehicle with a suspended license, contact me. I can help.
Experienced Trial Attorney For Criminal Cases
I am a former prosecutor who graduated in the top 1% of my law school class.
As a client at Abels Law Office, you will work directly with me from day one until your case is resolved. Your legal case is extremely important to you. I will not turn your case over to a paralegal or a less experienced attorney in the office. I will make myself available at all hours to respond to your questions and needs and will always respond to you in a timely manner.