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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 15, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Expungement
Indiana’s expungement laws offer a great opportunity for Hoosiers who are tired of past mistakes interfering with their present. To expunge a misdemeanor in the State of Indiana, you have to wait five years from the date of conviction. For a felony conviction that’s...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 8, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI
In the state of Indiana, DUI/OVWI charges are taken very seriously and are treated more harshly than other crimes. Unlike other criminal charges such as disorderly conduct or battery, which require the state to prove intent, DUI/OVWI charges do not have a mens rea...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 1, 2022 | Criminal Charges, General
A no contact order is something that’s imposed by a criminal court, and it means you’re not allowed to have any contact with the person or persons listed in the order. No contact means no direct or indirect contact. You’re prohibited from: calling the person texting...
