Violent crime is trending upwards in Indianapolis and that includes auto thefts. Indiana law explicitly allows you to defend yourself against an attempted carjacking. Generally speaking, the statute allows people to defend themselves. It also specifically lists your...
The answer is absolutely yes. If you’re driving on a suspended license or driving without a license, there’s a real possibility you could end up in jail. But let’s back up for a moment. How does a driver’s license get suspended? In Indiana there are two types of...
Each of our 50 states allows self-defense, but what does the law look like in Indiana? Attorneys Marc Lopez and Zac Bailey discuss the basics of self-defense law—when you can claim it and when you can’t. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their...
According to insurance industry estimates, the average American will experience four car crashes in their life. Often it’s just a harmless fender bender, but sometimes the people involved need medical attention. Doctor visits mean doctor bills, and those can add up...
No one should ever talk to police without first speaking to an attorney. Why? Because the Indiana Supreme Court has said that it’s okay for police officers to lie, use deception, and make up evidence to try to get a confession. Many people have been tricked into...
Back in the days of English common law, a person had an absolute right to defend their home. If a burglar came for their stuff, they could use force to repel the intruder—including lethal force. But what about the patient, would-be burglar who’s hanging around outside...
The Marc Lopez Law Firm has years of experience helping clients with criminal expungements, including both misdemeanor and felony offenses. But what about traffic infractions? Can those be cleared from your driver record? The answer is yes, and the approximate...
If you’re arrested for a crime, a judge will typically assign a bond that will allow you to get out of jail. Bonds come in many different shapes and sizes, but their purpose is always the same—a bond is intended to ensure that you show up for your next court date. If...
Not all DUI / OVWI charges carry the same consequences. One way for things to become a lot more serious if for you to get a DUI / OVWI with a child in the car. This starts out as a Level 6 felony, which carries a maximum penalty of two-and-a-half years in prison and a...
Under Indiana law, there are three formal requirements for a self-defense claim. You must have: been in a place you had a right to be;not started the fight; andbeen in reasonable fear of bodily harm or death Trespass, by definition, involves a person without a...
