Felony charges include Indiana's most serious criminal offenses.  A felony conviction can impact jobs, housing, voting rights, international travel, and many other areas of our lives.  Penalties range from probation, home detention, work release, or even lengthy prison terms.  With these serious consequences you need an attorney that knows the ins and outs of felony defense.  You need an attorney with experience fighting felony charges that will explore every defense available to you.  That attorney is Ian M. Fleming.  I have devoted many years to major felony criminal defense and I will apply my expertise to your case.  Whether you want to fight the charges or work out an agreement, you need an experienced trial lawyer at your side.

Felonies are classified in seven different levels ranging from MR or murder being the most serious to levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.  Penalty ranges for felony charges include:

• Murder:  Murder is punishable by 45 to 65 years in state prison and up to $10,000 in fines.

Example: Murder

• Level 1:  A level 1 felony punishable by a fixed prison term between 20 and 40 years and a fine not exceeding $10,000.

Example: Dealing in a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death

• Level 2:  A level 2 felony punishable by a fixed prison term between 10 and 30 years and a fine not exceeding $10,000.

Example: Voluntary Manslaughter

• Level 3:  A level 3 felony punishable by a fixed prison term between 6 and 20 years and a fine not exceeding $10,000.

Example: Aggravated Battery

• Level 4:  A level 4 felony punishable by a fixed prison term between 3 and 12 years and a fine not exceeding $10,000.

Example: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon 

• Level 5:  A Level 5 felony punishable by a fixed prison term between 1 and 6 years and a fine not exceeding $10,000.

Example: Robbery

• Level 6:  A Level 6 felony punishable by a fixed prison term between 6 months and 2 and one half years and a fine not exceeding $10,000.

Example: Auto Theft

Felony offenses include:

• Murder

• Attempted Murder

• Manslaughter (Voluntary, Involuntary, or Reckless)

• Arson

• Battery with Moderate or Serious Injuries

• Aggravated Battery

• Kidnapping

• Enhanced Domestic Violence Offenses

• Enhanced Drug Possession Offenses

• Drug Dealing

• Enhanced Firearm Offenses

• Burglary

• Robbery

• Enhanced Theft Offenses

• Auto Theft

When facing criminal allegations, you must act quickly to protect your rights. The prosecution uses every opportunity to build their case, and time is of the essence. Do not hesitate– contact Ian M. Fleming today to ensure you have an experienced Central Indiana Criminal Defense Lawyer in your corner.