If you’ve had a protective order (also referred to as a protection order) filed against you, the court that issued the order will likely schedule a hearing. While it may be related to criminal charges, a protective order itself is not criminal in nature. Do you need...
If you’re reading this, you may be feeling confused, worried or overwhelmed about being charged with domestic battery. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we understand how much is at stake. Your freedom. Your future. Your relationships. This is not just another legal...
In a powerful reminder of the importance of the jury system and the legal protections provided by Indiana’s self-defense laws, a recent case in Marion County ended in complete acquittal for a young defendant charged with aggravated battery, battery by means of a...
On June 7, 2025, Attorney Marc Lopez co-presented at the Indiana State Bar Association’s Solo & Small Firm Conference, leading a CLE session titled: What You Don’t Know Can Kill Your Case: The Intersection of Family and Criminal Law. Co-presenting alongside...
If you’ve been charged with domestic battery in Indiana, your right to carry a firearm could disappear faster than you can say “Second Amendment.” It’s not dramatic—it’s Indiana law. And if you’re someone who values your firearm rights, whether for self-defense,...
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens the right to keep and bear arms. However, this right is subject to certain limitations, especially when it intersects with criminal convictions. In Indiana, a conviction for domestic battery carries...
