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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 28, 2020 | Criminal Charges, General
The State of Indiana allows for the possibility of a citizen’s arrest, but few people have much experience with this. As the law is currently written, you’re allowed to arrest any other person in the following three scenarios: if the other person has committed a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 24, 2020 | Car Crash, DUI, Insurance, OVWI, Property Damage, Uncategorized
At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, many of our clients have been involved in automobile accidents that ultimately result in them being charged with DUI / OVWI. Because of this, one of the more common questions I’m asked is, Marc, my insurance company wants to talk to me....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 24, 2020 | COVID-19, General, Law Update
Attorneys Marc Lopez and Joshua Claybourn recently discussed the latest news on facemask rules in Indiana. They covered a lot in a short period of time, including what the Constitution says about facial coverings, the limits of a governor’s authority, and how a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 7, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General, Law Update
On June 23, 2020, the Indiana Supreme Court issued a landmark decision on cell phones and personal privacy that has the potential to affect most Hoosiers going forward. In an opinion that strengthens Fifth Amendment protections for everyone who owns a smartphone, the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 7, 2020 | General, Law Update
Keep Your Eyes on the Road and Your Hands Upon the Wheel Indiana just got serious about distracted driving, and Attorneys Anthony Benitez and Matt Kroes are here to make sure you understand how the law has changed and what you need to do. Anthony BenitezHello...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 1, 2020 | General
I’m Attorney Marc Lopez, and here’s what you need to know about Indiana fireworks laws as we head into Fourth of July weekend! From now until Independence Day, people are allowed to light fireworks from 5:00 p.m. until two hours after sunset. It doesn’t...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 22, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, First Amendment, General, Search and Seizure
How Body Cams Can Restore Faith in Law Enforcement Attorneys Marc Lopez and Mike Cunningham recently talked about 21st century evidence, the value of police body cams, and the jury instruction that Marc’s never been allowed to use at trial. What follows is a...
