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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 4, 2021 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
According to insurance industry estimates, the average American will experience four car crashes in their life. Often it’s just a harmless fender bender, but sometimes the people involved need medical attention. Doctor visits mean doctor bills, and those can add up...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 28, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment
No one should ever talk to police without first speaking to an attorney. Why? Because the Indiana Supreme Court has said that it’s okay for police officers to lie, use deception, and make up evidence to try to get a confession. Many people have been tricked into...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 21, 2021 | Self-Defense
Back in the days of English common law, a person had an absolute right to defend their home. If a burglar came for their stuff, they could use force to repel the intruder—including lethal force. But what about the patient, would-be burglar who’s hanging around outside...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 14, 2021 | Expungement, Traffic Court
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 7, 2021 | Bail, Criminal Charges
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 30, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 23, 2021 | Self-Defense, Trespass
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 16, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 9, 2021 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Trespass
We all know that real life is less than perfect, and at this point, pretty much everyone is familiar with the scene of the cranky old man telling people, “Get off my lawn!” It’s a cliché, it’s a meme, it’s a Clint Eastwood movie. Whether they mean to or not, the...
