The LaTurner Law Blog
Criminal Defense Insight from Hyrum LaTurnerStraightforward writing on felony criminal defense, trial strategy, and the LaPorte County court process — from Hyrum LaTurner and the team at LaTurner Law, LLC.
By Hyrum LaTurner | LaTurner Law, LLC
This blog covers the topics that matter most to people facing felony charges in LaPorte County: what to expect at a bond hearing, how plea negotiations actually work, what goes into trial preparation, and how self-defense and other justification claims are evaluated under Indiana law. The goal is plain-English guidance grounded in real courtroom experience — not generic legal filler.
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A Note on Current Case Intake: Level 1 Felony and Murder Cases Only
I want to be direct with anyone considering reaching out to my office about a new case: at this time, I am not accepting new private clients except in Level 1 felony and murder matters. This isn't a reflection of my interest in other kinds of cases — it's a decision...
No Contact Orders: The Responsibility Runs One Way
A no contact order is one of the most common conditions placed on a defendant in a pending criminal case — and one of the most frequently misunderstood. The core rule is simple, but it trips people up constantly: the order applies only to the defendant, and it does...
Jail Calls Are Recorded — and Silence Only Protects You If You Actually Use It
Two related facts surprise a lot of clients: almost everything said on a jail phone is recorded and can be used against you, and the right to remain silent does not protect you automatically — you have to actually invoke it. Jail Calls Are Recorded With very limited...
Jailhouse Snitches: What They Are and Why They Matter
A "jailhouse snitch" (more formally, a jailhouse informant) is someone housed in the same jail or facility as a defendant who later comes forward — usually to the prosecution — claiming the defendant confessed to them or made incriminating statements while...
Brady and Giglio: The Basics of What the State Has to Turn Over
Two of the most important cases in criminal defense aren't about a specific crime at all — they're about what the government owes a defendant during discovery. Brady and Giglio establish constitutional obligations for prosecutors to turn over certain evidence,...
Rule 404: Character Evidence and How It Works for a Defendant at Trial
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. For a...
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