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If you are facing any of the following charges, contact Shipman Law to request a consultation to discuss your defense options.
Operating While Intoxicated charges carry serious penalties in Indiana, including license suspension, fines, and jail time. I challenge field sobriety tests, breathalyzer results, and the legality of traffic stops to build the strongest defense possible.
From possession to dealing and manufacturing charges, drug cases require careful examination of search and seizure procedures, lab results, and police conduct. I fight to protect your rights and explore every available defense.
Murder and manslaughter charges are among the most serious a person can face, carrying sentences that can mean decades or life in prison. These cases demand thorough investigation and early intervention. The defense has to use every argument available, legal and factual. That can mean challenging the evidence and the witness accounts, or raising self-defense, accident, or mistaken identity.
Domestic violence allegations can lead to protective orders, custody consequences, and criminal penalties. I provide a careful, strategic defense while navigating the sensitive nature of these cases.
Charges including shoplifting, burglary, robbery, and fraud require a thorough defense strategy. I examine the evidence and circumstances to identify weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
The juvenile justice system differs significantly from adult court. I advocate for young people facing delinquency allegations, working to protect their future and pursue alternatives to detention.
Indiana law allows certain criminal records to be sealed or expunged. If you have a past conviction affecting your employment, housing, or opportunities, I can evaluate your eligibility and guide you through the process.
Under Indiana's red flag statute, law enforcement can petition to seize your firearms without a criminal charge. If your guns have been taken, you have the right to a hearing to get them back. I fight to protect your Second Amendment rights and challenge these seizures aggressively in court.
From speeding tickets to reckless driving and driving while suspended, traffic violations can lead to points on your license, increased insurance rates, and even jail time. Many of these cases turn on the stop itself and on what the State can actually prove. People often plead these out just to be done with them, and then live with the record for years.
Receiving a grand jury subpoena can be intimidating. Whether you are a target, subject, or witness, it is critical to have experienced counsel before you testify or produce documents. I guide clients through the grand jury process and protect their rights at every step.
Indiana recognizes the right to self-defense, including Stand Your Ground protections. If you have been charged after defending yourself or your family, I build a strong case to establish that your actions were lawful and justified under Indiana law.
Law enforcement can seize your cash, vehicle, or property without a criminal conviction, sometimes without even filing charges. Indiana and federal forfeiture laws allow the government to keep what it takes unless you fight back. I challenge unlawful seizures and fight for the return of property taken in violation of your constitutional rights, including the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on excessive fines established in the landmark Indiana case Timbs v. Indiana.
Cyber crime charges, including possession or distribution of child sexual abuse material, are among the most aggressively prosecuted offenses in Indiana. These cases turn on how the evidence was gathered, what it actually shows, and whether the State can prove every element of the charged offense. If you are under investigation or have been charged with a cyber crime, contact me immediately. Early intervention is critical.
Sex crime allegations carry consequences that begin long before any conviction, including arrest records, public exposure, and the prospect of lifetime registration on the sex offender registry. These cases often turn on credibility, digital evidence, and the details of the investigation itself. I provide a rigorous, strategic defense and work to protect your reputation, your freedom, and your future from the moment charges are filed or an investigation begins.
The charges above are common, but they are not everything I defend. I handle the full range of felony and misdemeanor charges in Indiana, at every level. Felony convictions can mean years of incarceration and lasting consequences for your record, employment, and civil rights; even a misdemeanor can affect your job, housing, and future. If your charge is not specifically listed here, I still handle it, with the same seriousness and preparation. Contact me to discuss your case.
Regardless of the charge, every criminal case is built on police work. Unlawful stops, faulty blood draw procedures, search and seizure violations, evidence handling errors, and documentation gaps can appear in any type of case: OWI, drug offenses, domestic violence, weapons charges, and more.
After decades reviewing police investigations as a prosecutor, I know where errors occur and how to use them in your defense. Identifying those errors is one of the first things I do in every case.