Like many things in the State of Indiana, the term firearm has a statutory definition. A firearm is any weapon that: is capable of expelling a projectile by means of an explosion; is designed to expel a projectile by means of an explosion; or may be readily converted...
The Marc Lopez Law Firm has a traffic infraction case in its third year. It started in a town court, was refiled into superior court, and just got an opinion issued from the Indiana Court of Appeals. Attorneys Marc Lopez and Matt Kroes recently discussed this little...
Criminal confinement in Indiana is the knowing or intentional confinement of another person without that person’s consent. It starts as a Level 6 felony, which carries a maximum penalty of two-and-a-half years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Confinement of a Child Is a...
If you have been injured, it is important to speak with an attorney to get an overview of your situation. Insurance companies have attorney staff to represent them on all claims and claims adjusters are trained by attorneys. The adjusters’ only job is to pay out...
In Indiana, a Habitual Vehicular Substance Offender (HVSO) enhancement can result in a severe sentence increase based on a history of DUI/OVWI convictions. It can be triggered by a third DUI/OVWI conviction within the last 10 years or a fourth DUI/OVWI conviction...
If you’ve been injured and you’re looking for an attorney, you have a few options available. You can use the Only Lawyer You Know, who’s usually a family friend or someone you went to school with. Alternatively, you can type “personal injury lawyer” into an internet...
For those of you who aren’t familiar, delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol is very similar to its cousin, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which is more commonly known as THC. In common terms, THC is the special ingredient in marijuana that gets you high. We’ve previously posted...
Can parents get in trouble for the actions of their children? Without a doubt, the answer is yes. This is especially true if—as appears to be the case in the above video—the child is an instrument of the parents’ control. Using your child to steal is a questionable...
In the age of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, there are countless videos out there that raise some fundamental questions about self-defense. In the state of Indiana, there are two things that everybody should know about self-defense claims. Number One: Imminent...
If you are involved in a car crash, it’s important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, even if you don’t feel pain right away. Waiting can make it difficult for your attorney to recover damages for you, and the insurance company for the at-fault...
