by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 30, 2021 | First Amendment, Law Update
Attorney Rebecca Berfanger is a part-time journalist, part-time professor, and full-time First Amendment enthusiast. She and Attorney Marc Lopez recently had the chance to speak about the Supreme Court’s decision in Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. and what it...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 15, 2021 | Criminal Charges, False Reporting, First Amendment, Intimidation
In America, the First Amendment to the Constitution protects every citizen’s freedom of expression. When reading the words Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, it’s tempting to take them at face value. No freedom, however, is without limits....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 22, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, First Amendment, General, Search and Seizure
How Body Cams Can Restore Faith in Law Enforcement Attorneys Marc Lopez and Mike Cunningham recently talked about 21st century evidence, the value of police body cams, and the jury instruction that Marc’s never been allowed to use at trial. What follows is a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 10, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Disorderly Conduct, First Amendment, Resisting Law Enforcement, Search and Seizure
Finding the Line Between Necessary and Excessive Force Attorneys Marc Lopez and Faith Alvarez recently discussed the sentiment behind the nationwide protests, the purpose and scope of qualified immunity, and the need for greater accountability for police officers....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 1, 2020 | Criminal Charges, First Amendment, Intimidation
The Ins and Outs of Intimidation in Indiana Freedom of speech is one of our most treasured rights, but it doesn’t mean that we’re legally allowed to say whatever we want, whenever we want. Lying to the police is a classic example of unprotected speech. The same goes...
