by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 22, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General
A night out in Indianapolis can turn into a morning behind bars faster than anyone expects. If you’ve just been arrested in Marion County and released, the next 30 days are critical. What you do, or don’t do, during this period can shape everything about your criminal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 15, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General, Search and Seizure
Police traffic stops are stressful. You see the lights behind you. Your heart rate jumps. Maybe you were speeding. Maybe your taillight is out. Whatever the reason, you pull over and hope the stop is quick. Then the officer walks up, chats politely, and asks a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 11, 2026 | Firm Update, General
We are proud to announce that Attorney Marc Lopez has been selected to Super Lawyers, and Attorneys Naun Benitez and Zac Bailey have been selected to Rising Stars. These distinctions are not based on applications or self-promotion. They are earned through a rigorous,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 11, 2026 | General, Protection Order
A restraining order can feel like the world is closing in on you, especially if it’s based on exaggerations, misunderstandings, or outright fiction. The good news? A restraining order isn’t always the final word. There are several ways these cases can be dismissed,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 21, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General
When you walk out of jail or finish your first appearance in a Hendricks County courtroom, one question hits fast. Who is going to defend me? You know you need a criminal defense attorney, but choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Most people start with Google...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 19, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Self-Defense
When the State of Indiana files a criminal charge, it does so for a reason. Sometimes the reason is obvious. Other times, the charging decision tells you exactly how prosecutors are interpreting the facts. The recent Whitestown shooting is a perfect example of this....
