An Indiana criminal case can take months because both sides need time to exchange evidence, investigate the facts, review records, and question witnesses. In DUI and other criminal cases, waiting for body-camera footage, laboratory information, medical records, or...
If you have been charged with a crime in Indiana, every court date can feel overwhelming. The words on your notice may sound serious, especially when you see “pretrial conference,” “status conference,” or “review hearing.” Many people worry they will be forced into...
If you have been arrested for domestic battery in Indiana, the situation can feel upside down almost immediately. One minute, you’re dealing with an argument at home. The next, you may be in jail, facing criminal charges, locked out of your house, and ordered not to...
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...
Strangulation isn’t just a serious word—it’s a serious charge. In Indiana, a strangulation arrest can turn your life upside down in a matter of hours. What might feel like a heated moment, an argument that got out of hand, or an act you didn’t think twice about can...
