The Marc Lopez Law Firm has years of experience helping clients with criminal expungements, including both misdemeanor and felony offenses. But what about traffic infractions? Can those be cleared from your driver record? The answer is yes, and the approximate...
If you’re arrested for a crime, a judge will typically assign a bond that will allow you to get out of jail. Bonds come in many different shapes and sizes, but their purpose is always the same—a bond is intended to ensure that you show up for your next court date. If...
Not all DUI / OVWI charges carry the same consequences. One way for things to become a lot more serious if for you to get a DUI / OVWI with a child in the car. This starts out as a Level 6 felony, which carries a maximum penalty of two-and-a-half years in prison and a...
Under Indiana law, there are three formal requirements for a self-defense claim. You must have: been in a place you had a right to be;not started the fight; andbeen in reasonable fear of bodily harm or death Trespass, by definition, involves a person without a...
Self-defense in Indiana is a powerful and unique defense strategy that can turn the tide in many criminal cases. How does it work? Self-defense has four elements, or requirements. If these requirements are met, this can mean the difference between a defendant going...
