A public intoxication charge in Indiana requires more than simply being intoxicated in public.If you’re not bothering or endangering anyone (including yourself), there’s no reason for you to be charged with public intoxication.If you are charged with public...
Many personal injury claims are exactly what they sound like: Somebody’s been hurt by someone else’s wrongdoing. Injuries require attention, and medical care isn’t free. Medical providers want to get paid just like everyone else, and treatment-related bills account...
Like most states, Indiana has expungement laws on the books. The concept evolved because of the difficulties that go hand-in-hand with a spotty criminal history. In theory, the process of expungement offers people a second chance by limiting public access to records...
The Marc Lopez Law Firm is set to attend the 23rd Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival on July 28 Military Park. At the brew fest, beer lovers are invited to enjoy as many three-ounce beer pours as they can “responsibly” drink. And it may take some...
Indiana is allowed to seize property related to suspected criminal activity. This property is usually in the form of cash, but it can also include houses, cars or even electronics. The real question in Indiana forfeiture law is: “What counts as suspected...
Starting from a young age, most of us are raised to do the right thing. Whether that means paying it forward or making amends for a wrong you’ve committed, doing the right thing is rarely the same as doing the easy thing. There are about 20 people who have had...
It’s getting hot outside, and I couldn’t be more ready. I’m looking forward to spending countless hours at the pool with my daughter. We’ll sip cold drinks and bask in the sunshine as much as possible. Summer is the season for sandals, swimming parties and ice cream...
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be wondering if you can claim damages for your injuries. Whether you’ve paid out-of-pocket for medical treatment, lost wages because of missed work, or suffered other financial harm, the answer...
This post will cover the basics of responsible firearm ownership in Indiana: how to get a handgun license, how you can lose that license, and the consequences disregarding the law. It’s a privilege to carry these things around. The attorneys at the Marc Lopez...
On February 26th, 2018 the State of Indiana was unable to prove operation and all charges were dismissed by a Marion County Judge. The case began this past summer when the police were called to a VFW for a patron using improper and offensive language. Once the officer...
