by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 8, 2020 | Gambling, General
It’s been an eventful 15 months since Indiana legalized sports betting back in September 2019. Now that we have more than a year of data to review, let’s take a look at how the business has changed within the State. DraftKings got here first, and it’s been top...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 16, 2020 | Criminal Charges, General, Theft
Attorneys Marc Lopez and Matt Kroes recently discussed the idea of lost property and whether finders keepers represents a legitimate defense to criminal charges. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc LopezThere’s no other way to...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 13, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
The attorneys at the Marc Lopez Law Firm hate to see criminal charges ruin someone’s life, and that includes accusations of domestic battery. Not every domestic battery charge involves serious violence, but that doesn’t mean the case shouldn’t be taken seriously....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 9, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Expungement, General
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! What’s the difference between an expungement and a seal? There isn’t one. There used to be a difference, depending on whether you wanted to clean up the record of your arrest or the record of your criminal conviction. The law...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 28, 2020 | General
November 3 will be here before you know it, and already, early voting lines are stretching down the street and around the block. For some, however, the prospect of standing in long, masked lines defeats the entire purpose of voting early. What about absentee ballots?...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 30, 2020 | COVID-19, Personal Injury, Trial Practice
On September 30, 2020, Attorneys Lopez and Allen took the opportunity to share with the Indianapolis Bar Association the lessons they’ve learned about performing a jury trial during a pandemic. Attorneys Marc Lopez and Jamison Allen recently tried a personal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 26, 2020 | Criminal Charges, General, Probation
Alternative misdemeanor sentencing (AMS) can be a useful tool for criminal defense attorneys and their clients. AMS comes in especially handy for defendants charged with low-level felonies, including many offenses involving or related to drug possession. For...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 25, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Self-Defense
Attorneys Marc Lopez and Zac Bailey recently discussed self-defense claims in Indiana, including how they can be justified, when deadly force is acceptable, and why it’s probably a bad idea to escalate a conflict. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Gambling, General
Attorneys Marc Lopez and Zac Bailey recently discussed the enduring appeal of sports in the age of coronavirus, the benefits of bubbles, and why sports betting apps remain optimistic about their prospects. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 10, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, General
In late September 2019, newly-appointed Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced that his office would no longer go forward with cases of misdemeanor marijuana possession. As the county’s top law enforcement official, Prosecutor Mears made it known that his...
