Articles by: Josiah Swinney

Defense for a Common Nuisance Charge in Indiana

Defense for a Common Nuisance Charge in Indiana

As outlined under Indiana Code § 35-45-1-5, a person who maintains or visits a structure (including a building or vehicle) where certain unlawful activity occurs may face a common nuisance charge in Indiana. Such activity includes the unlawful sale, use, manufacture, and possession of alcohol, drugs, and drug paraphernalia, as […]

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OWI Charges in Indiana: Building Your Defense

OWI Charges in Indiana: Building Your Defense

Drunk driving in Indiana can land you in a heap of trouble. Anyone found to be operating a vehicle while intoxicated can face OWI charges. If this applies to you, contact Fishers DUI lawyer Josiah J. Swinney at Camden & Meridew, P.C. He knows how to navigate Indiana criminal law, criminal […]

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How to Fight an Indiana Domestic Battery Charge

How to Fight an Indiana Domestic Battery Charge

Domestic battery charges can have serious legal consequences in Indiana and elsewhere. As a law firm dedicated to serving the Carmel-Fishers area of Hamilton County as well as greater Indianapolis, Camden & Meridew understands the importance of a strong legal defense for individuals facing an Indiana domestic battery charge. In […]

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Battery Charges in Indiana

Battery Charges in Indiana

When you are facing criminal charges, your freedom and future are at risk. Battery charges in Indiana are no exception. Depending on the circumstances and severity of the offense of which you are accused, you could be facing up to 40 years in prison. With your freedom, your job, and […]

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Indiana Underage Drinking Laws and Penalties

Indiana Underage Drinking Laws and Penalties

We all make mistakes in our teen years, but the indiscretion of underage drinking can have serious long-term consequences. If your child is accused of underage drinking or possession of alcohol, you need to understand how Indiana underage drinking laws apply and what you can do to protect your child’s […]

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Indiana Reckless Driving Charges: A Guide for Defendants

Indiana Reckless Driving Charges: A Guide for Defendants

What is reckless driving in Indiana? If you find yourself facing reckless driving or criminal recklessness charges in the state, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the offense as well as the potential charges and consequences. In this blog, we will discuss reckless driving offenses, when an offense […]

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Carmel Fishers Cocaine Possession Defense

Carmel Fishers Cocaine Possession Defense

Legal representation and defense are important in any kind of drug-related offense, and Indiana cocaine possession is no different. The penalties for cocaine possession vary depending on how much of the drug you have, as well as if any “enhancing circumstances” exist. If you have been charged in Hamilton County […]

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