Rule 404: Character Evidence and How It Works for a Defendant at Trial

by Hyrum LaTurner | Aug 10, 2026 | Bond & Pretrial

One of the most important — and most misunderstood — rules at a criminal trial is Indiana Rule of Evidence 404. It controls whether a jury gets to hear about a person’s character, or about other acts they’ve committed, separate from the charge on trial....

Hearsay: The Basics of What It Is (and Isn’t)

by Hyrum LaTurner | Aug 3, 2026 | Bond & Pretrial

Hearsay is one of the most misunderstood rules in a criminal trial. Clients hear the word on TV and assume it means "something someone said." That’s close, but not quite right — and the gap between the myth and the actual rule matters a great deal at...

Types of Placement in Indiana: From Jail to the Department of Correction

by Hyrum LaTurner | Jul 27, 2026 | Bond & Pretrial

When someone is convicted of a crime — or waiting on a case with conditions attached — Indiana law gives courts several different ways to supervise or incarcerate them. These are generally called “placement.” Placement ranges from the most restrictive...

Revocations in Indiana: What They Are and What to Expect

by Hyrum LaTurner | Jul 20, 2026 | Bond & Pretrial

If you or a loved one is out of custody while a case is pending — on bond, probation, home detention, or work release — that freedom comes with strings attached. When someone allegedly breaks the rules, the State can ask the court to take that freedom away. That...

Bond Hearings in Indiana: What Actually Happens

by Hyrum LaTurner | Jul 16, 2026 | Bond & Pretrial

Bond Hearings in Indiana: What Actually Happens Bond hearings can be frustrating events. They move fast, involve unfamiliar terms, and often feel like they’re deciding your immediate future in just a few minutes. The Bond Investigation Before most bond hearings,...