Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

Defending yourself

I was recently put on probation for 2 class A misdemeanors. Yesterday I was arrested again and charged with resisting arrest (A mis.) and disorderly conduct --name removed--mis.). I can't afford a lawyer and unlike last time when i entered a plea bargain because I was guilty, this time I am innocent. With that I don't believe I need a lawyer or a public defender to prove my innocence, just myself and any witnesses. My question is what steps do I or should I take to ensure that I am best prepared to go through with this? Your help/advice is greatly appreciated!


Asked on 4/25/07, 1:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Hancock Hancock Law Office

Re: Defending yourself

If you are truly innocent then you NEED an attorney for a couple of reasons. First, you don't want to be wrongly convicted and face going to jail. Second, the risk of you going to jail is much greater because you are on probation, so if you are convicted you will be revoked and go to jail. You need to hire an attorney or get a public defender to help you. The trial rules provided too many landmines for you to step on.

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Answered on 4/25/07, 5:32 pm


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