When you’re recovering from a serious injury in Indiana, it’s crucial to choose legal representation that’s familiar with your state’s unique laws and court systems. While big, out-of-state law firms may appear attractive with their flashy ads and promises of...
Picture this: An officer walks up to your front door, notices your doorbell camera and instead of acting like a guest on your property, they cover it up or disable it entirely. Unfortunately, this isn’t a scene from a legal drama. It’s reality and there’s plenty of...
If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Indiana, it’s tempting to plead guilty right away—especially if the officer witnessed everything. But doing so can be one of the worst decisions you make, because it gives the State exactly what it wants without having to prove...
Seminar Chair Mark Foster and Attorney Marc Lopez Attorney Marc Lopez of the Marc Lopez Law Firm recently served on the faculty of the 2025 Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) DUI Masters Series, where Indiana’s leading DUI/DWI attorneys gathered to...
If you’ve been in a car crash in Indiana, it’s critical to know what damages you’re legally entitled to before accepting any settlement. Insurance companies often focus on minimizing payouts, but understanding your rights can significantly boost your compensation....
In a powerful reminder of the importance of the jury system and the legal protections provided by Indiana’s self-defense laws, a recent case in Marion County ended in complete acquittal for a young defendant charged with aggravated battery, battery by means of a...
When you’re charged with a crime in Indiana, the outcome often includes a stretch of probation. For a lot of people, that sounds like a win. It’s not jail. But probation comes with strings attached, and if you slip up, those strings can snap back hard. At the...
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence—whether in a car crash, slip and fall, or similar incident—insurance adjusters may seem friendly and helpful at first, but their real goal is to protect the insurance company’s bottom line. Many people make...
When the police want to question you about a crime, it’s important to understand the rules of the game, because they aren’t always playing fair. In fact, there are several interrogation tactics that courts have said are perfectly legal, even if they involve misleading...
An Indiana police officer, charged with DUI/DWI (legally OWI) while on duty, was recently found not guilty on all counts by a jury. The defense team from The Marc Lopez Law Firm—attorneys Naun Benitez and Zac Bailey—successfully demonstrated that the State’s case...
