by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 5, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence, No Contact Order
If you or someone you know is facing charges for domestic battery in Indiana, understanding the implications of the accompanying no-contact order is crucial. The automatic issuing of a no-contact order is a standard procedure in cases of domestic violence, aimed at...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 26, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
Being charged with a crime of domestic violence in Indiana can be a complex and emotionally challenging experience. Many who find themselves facing such charges wonder if it would be possible to have their case dismissed. While Indiana law allows for the possibility...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 20, 2023 | Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
Attorneys Marc Lopez and Anthony Benitez recently discussed crimes of domestic violence in the State of Indiana. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc Lopez Domestic violence isn’t a fun topic, but it’s something that we...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 3, 2021 | Domestic Violence, General, Handgun, Second Amendment
The Second Amendment isn’t the final word on gun rights, but it’s a good place to start. While the U.S. Constitution guarantees our right to bear arms, Hoosiers are also subject to plenty of other rules and regulations. Guns and ammo are as American as apple pie. The...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 13, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
The attorneys at the Marc Lopez Law Firm hate to see criminal charges ruin someone’s life, and that includes accusations of domestic battery. Not every domestic battery charge involves serious violence, but that doesn’t mean the case shouldn’t be taken seriously....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 27, 2017 | Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
Domestic battery is one of the most common criminal charges in the state of Indiana, starting off as a Class A misdemeanor that’s punishable by up to a year in jail. Like other kinds of battery, the domestic variety can easily become a felony. The wrong kind of...
