Luisa White Law LLC
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Luisa White Law LLC

765-239-5695

Earning Your Trust With Skilled Legal Guidance

Strong Lafayette Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Tippecanoe County

The long-lasting impact that a criminal charge can have on your life means that you need an assertive, experienced defense immediately. At Luisa White Law, LLC, our attorneys provide diligent criminal law representation to clients in Tippecanoe County and throughout Indiana. Our priority is to get the results you need through our compassionate counsel.

Experienced Defense Across A Wide Range Of Criminal Charges

We protect clients from a variety of misdemeanor and felony charges, including:

  • Traffic violations: Handling tickets quickly to help keep your driving privileges safe.
  • Impaired driving: Fighting a DUI charge to protect your freedom and keep you on the road.
  • Immigrant offender defense: Providing legal help to protect noncitizens from threats to their status.
  • Drug charges: Checking the collection of evidence to get drug charges lowered or dropped.
  • Juvenile delinquency: Focusing on second chances helps keep a young person’s record clean for the future.
  • Property crimes: Defending against theft or damage claims requires checking the facts and true costs.
  • Assault and battery: Showing self-defense or a mistake can help clear your name in a fight.
  • Sexual assault: Facing serious claims requires a strong defense that focuses on consent and facts.
  • Other sex crimes: Aggressively fighting charges of child molestation, possession or distribution of child pornography and other life-altering charges.

Our attorneys also handle family legal matters. As a result, we can help you if a criminal matter is affecting an ongoing family issue. Criminal charges – especially those involving domestic abuse – can permanently damage your custody and visitation rights with your children. If you are an immigrant who is not a permanent resident, we do whatever we can to prevent your removal.

A Conviction Is Not The End Of The Fight

Even if the court convicts you of a crime, you might still have options for post-conviction relief. We frequently succeed in modifying unfairly harsh sentences through appeals. You might also have the option to expunge certain qualifying offenses from your criminal record, granting you more opportunities in your career, education and personal life.

Handling Sensitive Cases Involving Minors

When a child’s future is at risk, the legal system can feel especially terrifying. At our firm, we frequently take cases involving juvenile defendants or children affected by allegations of abuse. If the state has gotten the Department of Child Services (DCS) involved, we will advocate for your rights. This includes if the state has designated your child as a child in need of services (CHINS). In Indiana, a CHINS designation is when the authorities determine that mistreatment or neglect has put a child’s basic welfare at risk, requiring court-ordered intervention. We frequently work with guardians ad litem. If needed, one of our lawyers can step in to provide guardian ad litem services for the court. No matter what your case involves, always aim to protect your child while keeping your family together.

Skilled Representation In Competency And Mental Health Matters

Our attorneys are experienced in handling cases where a client’s mental health or competency becomes an issue. We collaborate with qualified mental health professionals and use a detail-driven approach to ensure that all evaluations and court proceedings are handled fairly and lawfully.

We assist clients with:

  • Competency evaluations: Ensuring proper assessments before trial or sentencing.
  • Restoration proceedings: Guiding clients through treatment or education programs aimed at restoring competency.
  • Mental health defenses: Presenting evidence of mental illness or incapacity where appropriate.
  • Post-conviction advocacy: Addressing competency concerns that arise after conviction or during incarceration.

Our goal is to ensure that each client is treated with dignity and that the court fully considers the mental health factors that influence their case.

Should I Talk To The Police Before Contacting A Criminal Defense Attorney?

We strongly urge you never to speak with the police until you talk to a lawyer first. Law enforcement officers look for evidence to build a case against you. Simple mistakes in what you say can hurt you in court. When you hire our team, we communicate with the police for you to make sure you do not say anything that damages your case.

Do I Need An Attorney For A Misdemeanor Charge In Indiana?

Yes. Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, but a conviction can still put you in jail for up to a year. You could also face high fines and end up with a permanent criminal record. Our lawyers can check the police reports for mistakes, fight weak evidence, and push to get your charges lowered or dropped.

Can A Criminal Record Be Removed In Indiana?

Fortunately, yes, you can remove many criminal offenses from your record. Indiana has a so-called Second Chance Law, or Indiana Code § 35-38-9, that lets people seal or erase certain incidents from their old records. Depending on the particulars, an expungement can hide past arrests, misdemeanors and certain felonies from the public. This gives you a better chance with job applications, housing and background checks. We can handle all the court paperwork for your expungement so you can get a fresh start.

Discuss How To Get The Results You Need

In a time that is no doubt frightening and difficult, allow Luisa White Law, LLC, to tenaciously defend your rights. As soon as you can, contact our Lafayette law office to schedule your initial consultation. Call 765-239-5695 or send us an email to begin. Hablamos español.