When you’re a criminal defense attorney, every NOT GUILTY verdict is a reason to celebrate! At trial, nothing is guaranteed.[…]
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Category: General
Why Plead the 5th?
People ask me all the time: Hey, Marc Lopez—why are you always telling people to plead the Fifth? I think[…]
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Indiana Bets on Gaming
Late in the afternoon on Wednesday, May 8, Governor Eric Holcomb signed a bill that will legalize sports betting in[…]
Read moreIf You Can’t Say Something True, Don’t Say Anything at All
Lying is generally a bad idea. Lying to law enforcement is even worse. It doesn’t matter if you’re a TV[…]
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The Nitty-Gritty of the Sticky Icky
Although it grows naturally upon the earth, marijuana remains illegal to possess for recreational purposes in the majority of the United States, including Indiana.
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Underage Drinking: A Minor Transgression?
In the State of Indiana, it’s illegal for a person under 21 years of age to possess, transport, or consume[…]
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Bang! Bang! What’s the Hang?
The attorneys at the Marc Lopez Law Firm—like many of our fellow Hoosiers—are strong supporters of the Second Amendment. Like[…]
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Operation: Hot Dog Rescue
It’s getting hot outside, and I couldn’t be more ready. I’m looking forward to spending countless hours at the pool[…]
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The Defense of Necessity, or: “I chose not to anger an armed violent felon and complied with his demands. I’m not guilty.”
A recent Indiana Supreme Court decision reversed the trial court and ruled that a jury should have been instructed on the[…]
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