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...
Not Guilty of Felony Battery on a Police Officer Every single case at the Marc Lopez Law Firm is important. We recognize that our clients are people. They have families, jobs, and lives of their own, but the world doesn’t stop just because someone’s been...
For thousands of Hoosiers, Community Corrections home detention provides a welcome alternative to time in jail or in a work release facility. While the program offers a certain degree of freedom, there are very real restrictions and plenty of pitfalls to consider. The...
Q: Can you be charged with possession of a narcotic drug even if it’s not on you? A: Yes. In Indiana, if you posses something, it either means you own it or you exert control over it. There are two types of possession—actual and constructive. Actual possession is...
On September 30, 2019, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced a significant policy change: Effective immediately, his office will no longer be prosecuting people for simple marijuana possession. Simple refers to possession of anything less than 30 grams, which...
Sometimes, against all odds, two people who are each having a really bad day manage to find each other. When they do, sparks tend to fly. In the worst of these cases, criminal charges end up getting filed. If you’ve ever found yourself on the wrong side of one...
The Outrageous Fortune (and Memes) of Tekashi 6ix9ine Flamboyant rapper-turned-State’s witness Tekashi 6ix9ine has been making a lot of headlines. Along with giving rise to hilarious internet memes, the strange story of 6ix9ine can also provide some insights...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q7oUVuB61s?rel=0 Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes I have a hard time knowing what on the internet to take seriously. We have access to more information than ever before, and at the same time, we’re forced to manage...
