Ellis Law
is dedicated to providing suspects accused of criminal charges in the state of Indiana
with vigorous defense against allegations of criminal conduct. We have successfully fought and won cases involving felony and misdemeanor charges, ranging from white-collar crimes like defamation or fraud to violent crimes involving murder, sexual assault, date rape, statutory rape, drug possession, domestic battery, DUI/traffic charges, juvenile offenses, abuse, neglect, drug possession, possession with the intent to distribute and much more. Make no mistake. When you have been arrested and charged with a crime, your reputation, your livelihood and your freedom are on the line. You need a lawyer to advise you of your rights and defend your best interests in the upcoming criminal prosecution.
Experience as defense attorneys has given us in-depth understanding of how the prosecution constructs its case. If the proposed punishment does not fit the crime and a felony conviction is at stake, we can argue for a reduction in charges or leniency on the part of the prosecutor or the sentencing judge.
In many cases, we are able to negotiate with prosecutors to reduce the severity of the charges or eliminate counts of the indictment even before the trial begins. At the pretrial hearing and throughout the trial process, our attorneys are able to file motions to protect your substantive and procedural rights
as a criminal defendant. During trial, we present the evidence and argue your case before a judge and/or a jury. If convicted, we can try to persuade a judge to enter a conviction for a lower degree of the offense or to commute a sentence by imposing probation. In addition, if you are acquitted of the charges against you, we can get the record of your arrest expunged (erased) so that the arrest will not affect your credit or your employment prospects.