On March 23, 2020, Governor Eric Holcomb issued an executive order telling Hoosiers to stay at home. The goal here is to encourage as many people as possible to self-isolate in hopes of flattening the curve and preventing unmanageable coronavirus outbreaks. Believe it...
Attorney Marc Lopez recently chatted with Attorney Joshua Claybourn about legal issues related to the current coronavirus pandemic. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc LopezThis is Attorney Marc Lopez, and I am on the phone with my...
As Indiana prepared for legalized sports wagering in 2019, the Marc Lopez Law Firm previously wondered how this transition might play out in the Hoosier State. Now that we have a little experience with the reality of sports betting, let’s look at the numbers and see...
The Ins and Outs of Intimidation in Indiana Freedom of speech is one of our most treasured rights, but it doesn’t mean that we’re legally allowed to say whatever we want, whenever we want. Lying to the police is a classic example of unprotected speech. The same goes...
Attorneys Marc Lopez and Zac Bailey decided to recap an unusual case from Traffic Court. How does a lawyer convince the court that the State has the wrong man? What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc LopezTraffic Court. Okay, so while...
In today’s society, people are more reliant than ever on automobiles to get to-and-from the places they need to be. Indiana is trying to curb some of that dependence by investing heavily in a public transportation system, but it seems impossible to phase out...
Habitual Traffic Violator. It sounds nasty, but what does it mean? In Indiana, the BMV has a great deal of power when it comes to driving privileges, and it’s the first and last word on who’s licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Generally speaking, there’s very little...
Almost every day of my life, I talk to people who’ve been accused of crimes and are trying to avoid conviction. In many cases, the person ends up hiring me, because I’m good at what I do. In plenty of other cases, the person has a valid reason for choosing another...
Attorney Marc Lopez presenting at a state wide OVWI / DUI Seminar on updates to Indiana OVWI / DUI Law. On October 23, 2019, Attorney Marc Lopez was invited to present and teach other Indiana Lawyers about recent Indiana appellate case laws and practice tips in...
Being convicted of a crime can be a scary and life-changing ordeal. With time, luck and a little bit of effort, though, Indiana law may allow you to put some distance between yourself and your worst mistakes. While there’s no such thing as a clean slate, expungement...
