At its most basic, battery describes an instance of unwelcome physical contact. In Indiana, it’s a Class B misdemeanor to touch another person in a rude, insolent, or angry manner, and this carries a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Depending on...
Attorney Matt Kroes recently took a battery case to trial, and you better believe Attorney Marc Lopez wanted to hear about it! What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc LopezMatt, you had a pretty big week! You had a trial, and you came...
A collection of Reddit users have gotten a lot of press lately for organizing and pushing back against corporate hedge funds. For those who haven’t followed the story, here’s the simplified version: This ride is going to have some twists and turns. Institutional...
Some DUI / OVWI charges are more serious than others, and the State of Indiana has a number of ways to justify this. Factors such as endangerment of and/or harm to others, prior convictions, and severity of intoxication can make the consequences you face more extreme....
The Marc Lopez Law Firm built its reputation on DUI / OVWI defense, and one thing that’s always been true is that the State of Indiana has lots of punishment in store for DUI / OVWI defendants. If you’re charged with DUI / OVWI (no matter what it’s called),...
SR-22 insurance isn’t the most glamorous topic in the world, but it can be pretty important in certain contexts for people who need to drive. So what is it? Simply put, an SR-22 form—sometimes called a certificate of financial responsibility—represents proof of future...
Attorneys Marc Lopez and Zac Bailey recently made time in their busy schedules for a little after hours, viral video legal analysis. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc LopezMe and Zac are in the office working on cases. The other...
As we wait for a vaccine that will return life to normal, it seems like we’re constantly being fed more and more discouraging coronavirus statistics. Local, state and federal leaders are working to combat the spread, but their efforts are forcing us to confront an...
Want to see if you qualify for expungement? Fill out this super short questionnaire and an attorney will get back to you immediately. Attorneys Marc Lopez and Zac Bailey recently broke down the Indiana Supreme Court’s brand new decision on expungement petitions,...
Attorney Marc Lopez recently caught up with his associates about the suspension of constitutional rights, the newest wave of portable breath tests, and a concurring opinion from the Court of Appeals that reads more like a dissent. What follows is a lightly edited...
