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Indiana Sex Crimes Lawyers

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How an Indiana Sex Crimes Lawyer Can Fight for You

If you face a sex crime charge in Indiana, the damage can start now. Your employer may know. Your family may have questions. Your freedom, job, and reputation may be at risk before the case reaches trial.

Summerfield-Dandurand Law Group, LLP, Founders of Custom Law defends people accused of sex crimes throughout Indiana. Based in Noblesville, we serve Hamilton County, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, and communities across the state. We examine the evidence, how it was gathered, and how the State built its case.

Do not wait while the case against you takes shape. An Indiana sex crimes lawyer can protect your rights and start building your defense early. Contact Custom Law to request a confidential case review.

What Is Considered a Sex Crime in Indiana?

Indiana law covers several criminal offenses involving alleged sexual conduct. These include rape, child molesting, sexual battery, child solicitation, and other sex-related offenses. Some charges involve alleged physical contact. Others may involve online communication, images, messages, or conduct involving a minor.

The specific charge matters because each offense has elements the State must prove. The facts and evidence will also differ from one case to another. A case may involve witness statements, digital records, physical evidence, police interviews, or other information gathered during an investigation.

An Indiana sex crimes lawyer can review the specific charge and the evidence supporting it. Custom Law looks for conflicting statements, gaps in the record, problems with evidence, and issues with how the investigation was conducted. We build the defense around what the evidence actually shows.

What Are the Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction in Indiana?

The consequences of a sex crime conviction depend on the offense and the facts of the case. They may include incarceration, fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record. Some convictions also carry sex offender registration requirements.

Registration can create additional restrictions and obligations after a sentence is served. Depending on the offense, a conviction may also affect employment, housing, family relationships, and other parts of your life.

Those stakes make the defense important from the start. Custom Law prepares every case for trial from day one. We examine the record, challenge what can be challenged, and hold the State to its burden of proving the charge.

How Can an Indiana Sex Crimes Lawyer Help?

A sex crime charge is an accusation. The State still has to prove the case. An Indiana sex crimes lawyer can examine the evidence, protect your rights, and build a defense based on what the record actually shows.

Custom Law reviews police reports, witness statements, interviews, messages, digital records, physical evidence, and other material tied to the allegation. We look for conflicting accounts, gaps in the evidence, and weaknesses in the State’s version of events.

We also examine how law enforcement handled the investigation. That includes whether searches were lawful, your rights were respected during questioning, and proper procedures were followed. When there are grounds to challenge evidence or other parts of the case, we act on them.

Our criminal defense attorneys will also be straight with you about what you are facing. We expect the same honesty from you. The more we know, the better prepared we can be for what comes next.

Why Choose Custom Law for a Sex Crime Defense?

When your freedom, career, record, and name are at stake, preparation matters. Custom Law brings former prosecutor insight, trial experience, direct attorney involvement, and deep ties to Hamilton County to your defense.

Former Prosecutors on Your Side

Robert Summerfield and Nicholas Dandurand both served as prosecutors in Hamilton County before moving into criminal defense. They understand how prosecutors assess evidence, prepare witnesses, and build criminal cases. They now use that experience to question the State’s case from the defense side.

Trial-Ready From Day One

Custom Law prepares every sex crime case for trial from the start. We review the evidence, identify legal and factual issues, prepare for contested hearings, and build a defense that can stand up in court. Not every case goes to trial. But we prepare from the beginning as though yours could.

Trial Experience on Both Sides

Robert Summerfield has worked as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in Indiana. His experience includes criminal cases in Hamilton and Madison counties and trials in Indiana courts. That experience informs how we evaluate evidence, prepare for hearings, and approach a case in the courtroom.

Direct Attorney Attention

Custom Law is a boutique firm by design. Robert Summerfield and Nicholas Dandurand remain directly involved in the cases they handle. We keep you informed and give you straight answers about your case. You know what is happening, what decisions need to be made, and what comes next.

Deep Roots in Hamilton County

Custom Law is based in Noblesville and represents clients in Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, and throughout Indiana. Our attorneys have worked in Hamilton County as both prosecutors and defense attorneys. They bring that knowledge of the local court process to each case they handle.

What Happens When Custom Law Takes On Your Sex Crime Defense?

Knowing what happens next can give you some control when everything else feels uncertain. Here is how Custom Law approaches a sex crime defense.

1. Tell Us What Happened: Your first step is a confidential case review. An attorney will listen to your account, ask direct questions, and identify issues that need immediate attention. Be open about everything, including facts you think may hurt your case. Our team needs the full picture to prepare your defense.
2. Review the Evidence: Custom Law examines the available evidence, including police reports, witness statements, recorded interviews, messages, digital records, and physical evidence. The goal is to compare the allegations with the record and identify issues that require further investigation or legal challenge.
3. Build a Defense Strategy: Your defense will depend on the facts. Our attorneys may challenge evidence, question conflicting statements, file motions, or expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. You will also understand the strategy and what each step means for your case.
4. Represent You in Court: Our firm represents you during hearings, motions, negotiations, and other court proceedings. If the State makes an offer, your attorney will explain the terms and how they may affect your freedom, record, or registration requirements. The final decision remains yours.
5. Prepare for Trial: Custom Law prepares cases with trial in mind from the beginning. If your case reaches trial, your attorney will challenge the State’s evidence, cross-examine its witnesses, and present your defense in court.
6. Explain What Comes Next: What happens afterward depends on the outcome. Sentencing, post-trial matters, or other legal issues may still need attention.

Talk to an Indiana Sex Crimes Lawyer Today

A sex crime charge can put your freedom, record, job, and name on the line before the State proves its case. You do not have to stand still while the case against you takes shape.

Custom Law defends people across Indiana, with a strong focus on Noblesville, Hamilton County, Carmel, Fishers, and Westfield. We examine the record, challenge what does not hold up, and prepare every case for trial from day one.

Contact Custom Law to request a confidential case review. Tell us what happened. The State is building its case. It is time to start building yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Be Charged With a Sex Crime in Indiana Without Physical Contact?

Yes. Some Indiana sex crime charges can involve conduct that does not require physical contact. The exact elements depend on the offense. An attorney can review the charge and explain what the State must prove in your case.

What Should I Do if Police Want to Question Me About a Sex Crime?

You should take the situation seriously, even if you have not been arrested or charged. What you say during an interview may become part of the State’s case. You have the right to speak with an attorney before answering questions.

Can a Sex Crime Charge Affect My Job Before a Conviction?

It can. An arrest or criminal charge may create employment or professional consequences before the case is resolved. The effect depends on your job, employer, licensing requirements, and the facts of the case.

Does a Sex Crime Charge Automatically Mean I Have to Register as a Sex Offender?

No. Registration requirements depend on the specific offense and the outcome of the case. Not every accusation results in a conviction or registration requirement. An Indiana sex crimes lawyer can explain what registration rules may apply to the charge you face.

What if the Person Who Accused Me Changes Their Story?

A changed or withdrawn statement does not automatically end a criminal case. Prosecutors may consider other evidence when deciding whether to continue. Your attorney can examine prior statements, later statements, and other evidence for inconsistencies that may matter to your defense.