Attorney Matt Kroes is fresh off a big win in the Indiana Court of Appeals, where an appellate panel reversed his client’s conviction for possession of marijuana. Upon review, the Court of Appeals found that the State did not present enough evidence to support a...
An ex police officer from Carmel, Indiana, decided to comment on Facebook posts using a Georgia man’s name and photos to hide his identity. The comments posted were directed toward a candidate who was running for county sheriff. The ex police officer who created the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
