by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 29, 2022 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Self-Defense
As a matter of law in Indiana, you’re allowed to defend your home. In the context of self-defense, the concept of the home includes your dwelling (house), curtilage (area immediately surrounding the house), or occupied motor vehicle. If you reasonably believe that...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 22, 2022 | Battery, Criminal Charges, General
In the State of Indiana, misdemeanor battery occurs when someone is touched in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. This always begins as a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Pretty much any disrespectful...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 11, 2022 | Criminal Charges, General, Handgun, Law Update
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed a law that eliminates the need for handgun licenses in Indiana. The new rule is set to take effect on July 1, 2022. So what exactly does this mean? It means if you’re legally allowed to own a handgun, you’ll soon be able to...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 30, 2022 | BMV, Insurance, SDP
One of the most common questions we get asked at the Marc Lopez Law Firm is, Do I qualify for specialized driving privileges? The answer to that is, most likely, yes. Indiana adopted what is called the specialized driving privilege laws which allows people who have a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 17, 2022 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
The Marc Lopez Law Firm suggests that people who have been injured by another person’s negligence should follow four commandments to ensure they do not sabotage their own case. These commandments include seeking medical treatment immediately, avoiding medical...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 16, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges
In Indiana, constructive possession is one of two types of possession. Constructive possession is possession of an object, even if it was not directly on you. When making a constructive possession claim, there are several elements that a prosecutor looks at: Where was...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, Expungement, OVWI
In Indiana, it is possible to file for an expungement to remove a DUI from your criminal record, but the expungement process has limitations. After a waiting period of five years for misdemeanors and eight years for felonies, you can file for an expungement, which...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2022 | Car Crash, General, Personal Injury
The Marc Lopez Law Firm suggests that in case of a car crash, if the medical bills are over $3,000, if the crash occurred while on the job, if the crash was caused by a government employee or if there is a dispute about who is at fault, it is best to contact a lawyer...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 4, 2022 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Following a DUI/OVWI case, defendants are often concerned about their driving privileges. The BMV will require SR-22 coverage for a minimum of three years following a conviction, and there may be a license suspension to deal with. If the suspension has not yet...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 25, 2022 | General, Personal Injury
Big box personal injury firms are known for their large advertising budgets and billboards, but there are several things to consider before signing with one. These firms tend to take on too many cases, prioritize revenue over quality, and employ many young attorneys...
