by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 15, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Cases that involve self-defense are some of our favorites here at the Marc Lopez Law Firm. Not only is the right to self-defense written into the Indiana Code, it can also be a valuable tool for a person facing battery charges. The Fundamentals of a Self-Defense Claim...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 9, 2022 | Appeals, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges
Attorney Matt Kroes is fresh off a big win in the Indiana Court of Appeals, where an appellate panel reversed his client’s conviction for possession of marijuana. Upon review, the Court of Appeals found that the State did not present enough evidence to support a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 2, 2022 | Criminal Charges
An ex police officer from Carmel, Indiana, decided to comment on Facebook posts using a Georgia man’s name and photos to hide his identity. The comments posted were directed toward a candidate who was running for county sheriff. The ex police officer who created the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 31, 2022 | Personal Injury
In a recent case, Attorney Jamison Allen won a $3,000,000 dollar verdict in Marion County. The case faced various challenges such as the age of the plaintiff being elderly, selecting the right before and after witnesses, dealing with egos, presenting medical testimony...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 25, 2022 | Personal Injury
Consulting with a personal injury attorney is highly recommended before handling a case on your own. Reasons to hire an attorney include understanding deadlines, preserving evidence and navigating the complicated process of dealing with insurance companies. Failure to...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 15, 2022 | Insurance, Personal Injury, Trial Practice
Carol W, an elderly woman, was hit by a car and suffered elbow and pelvic fractures. She spent three months in physical rehabilitation and her life was turned upside-down as she was no longer able to function as an independent adult. The driver’s insurance company had...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 12, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Personal Injury
Clients have a lot of questions for their attorneys—especially when it comes to criminal cases. That is part of the game. One of the most common questions at the Marc Lopez Law Firm, however, isn’t related to the law at all. The question is: Why did my court date get...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 4, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
When facing criminal charges, it’s important to understand that there are not only direct consequences, such as a criminal sentence and monetary fine, but also collateral consequences. One such collateral consequence is difficulty traveling to Canada. Canada...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 29, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment
For folks who don’t follow the NFL, Deshaun Watson is a talented athlete who’s currently embroiled in quite a bit of legal trouble. Watson’s alleged misconduct has resulted in 22 civil cases being filed against him, 13 of which had criminal complaints attached. This...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 22, 2022 | Handgun, Law Update
Indiana is now what’s known as a constitutional carry state. That means you no longer need a license to carry a handgun. Sounds simple, right? It’s actually anything but. Article 1, Section 32 of the Indiana Constitution says the people shall have a right to...
