by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 9, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
In the age of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, there are countless videos out there that raise some fundamental questions about self-defense. In the state of Indiana, there are two things that everybody should know about self-defense claims. Number One: Imminent...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 25, 2021 | Car Crash, Personal Injury
If you are involved in a car crash, it’s important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, even if you don’t feel pain right away. Waiting can make it difficult for your attorney to recover damages for you, and the insurance company for the at-fault...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 25, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense, Theft
Violent crime is trending upwards in Indianapolis and that includes auto thefts. Indiana law explicitly allows you to defend yourself against an attempted carjacking. Generally speaking, the statute allows people to defend themselves. It also specifically lists your...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 18, 2021 | BMV, Criminal Charges, SDP
The answer is absolutely yes. If you’re driving on a suspended license or driving without a license, there’s a real possibility you could end up in jail. But let’s back up for a moment. How does a driver’s license get suspended? In Indiana there are two types of...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 11, 2021 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Each of our 50 states allows self-defense, but what does the law look like in Indiana? Attorneys Marc Lopez and Zac Bailey discuss the basics of self-defense law—when you can claim it and when you can’t. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their...
