Indiana · Criminal & Records
The Indiana Criminal Law Guide
Understanding Indiana's Felony Levels, Advisory Sentences, Pretrial Release Rules, and the Step-by-Step Criminal Court Process.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Indiana law · Plain language
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How an Indiana criminal case works, from charge to sentence
Initial hearings, pretrial release, Level 1 to Level 6 felonies, advisory sentences, and post-conviction relief under Title 35.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
A criminal charge brings sudden questions. What happens at the first court date? How is bail set? What could a sentence look like?
The Indiana Criminal Law Guide explains criminal law and procedure under Title 35 of the Indiana Code. It describes how charges begin, through an information or a grand jury indictment, and what takes place at the initial hearing, where the court explains the charges and rights and reviews pretrial release.
Indiana does not use a rigid sentencing grid. Instead, each of the six felony levels has a sentencing range and an advisory sentence that a judge may adjust for aggravating or mitigating circumstances. The guide also explains:
• Pretrial release and the risk-based approach under Indiana's criminal rules
• The three levels of culpability: intentionally, knowingly, and recklessly
• Indiana's self-defense statute and the Castle Doctrine
• The habitual offender enhancement and credit time
• Plea agreements, appeals, and post-conviction relief
The guide is written from two perspectives, the accused person and the family member or supporter, and includes checklists, comparison tables, and a glossary. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- Classifying Crimes: From Infractions to Felonies
- Key Concepts in a Criminal Case
- Sentencing and Post-Conviction Matters
- Exceptions, Exemptions, and Defenses
- Rights and Role of a Family Member or Supporter
- Potential Penalties, Sanctions, and Remedies
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 22 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Indiana law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of Indiana law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
Dated and updated
Each guide carries a law-current date and new editions ship when the law changes.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Indiana criminal charges: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
How are felonies classified in Indiana?
Indiana sorts felonies into six levels, from Level 1 (most serious) to Level 6, plus a separate category for murder. Each level has a sentencing range and an advisory sentence. The guide explains how judges use them.
What happens at a first court date in Indiana?
The first appearance is the initial hearing. The court explains the charges and constitutional rights and reviews pretrial release, including bail. The guide walks through what follows.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Indiana?
Yes. This guide is written for Indiana law and cites the Indiana statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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