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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Finding the Line Between Necessary and Excessive Force Attorneys Marc Lopez and Faith Alvarez recently discussed the sentiment behind the nationwide protests, the purpose and scope of qualified immunity, and the need for greater accountability for police officers....
