by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 6, 2022 | Battery, Criminal Charges, General
In the State of Indiana, battery occurs when someone is touched in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. Battery charges always start as a misdemeanor, but the consequences can get more serious depending on the damage done. Felony Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 22, 2022 | Battery, Criminal Charges, General
In the State of Indiana, misdemeanor battery occurs when someone is touched in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. This always begins as a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Pretty much any disrespectful...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 11, 2022 | Criminal Charges, General, Handgun, Law Update
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed a law that eliminates the need for handgun licenses in Indiana. The new rule is set to take effect on July 1, 2022. So what exactly does this mean? It means if you’re legally allowed to own a handgun, you’ll soon be able to...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 16, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges
In Indiana, constructive possession is one of two types of possession. Constructive possession is possession of an object, even if it was not directly on you. When making a constructive possession claim, there are several elements that a prosecutor looks at: Where was...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 4, 2022 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Following a DUI/OVWI case, defendants are often concerned about their driving privileges. The BMV will require SR-22 coverage for a minimum of three years following a conviction, and there may be a license suspension to deal with. If the suspension has not yet...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 24, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Trial Practice
The Marc Lopez Law Firm just scored a jury trial victory in Hamilton County on a case that was filed back in 2019. Attorney Marc Lopez recapped this hard-won battle with Attorney Matt Kroes. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc...
