by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 11, 2025 | Criminal Charges, First Amendment, Intimidation
Can a dark joke in a private Snapchat group really lead to felony charges in Indiana? Do you need a criminal defense attorney just for saying something edgy online? According to a recent Court of Appeals decision—not necessarily. This is a case about the limits of the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 17, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Intimidation
A charge for criminal intimidation often stems from a situation where emotions are running high, and words or actions are misconstrued. If you’re facing an intimidation charge, it’s important to contact an experienced Indiana criminal lawyer who can help you...
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 | 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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 30, 2019 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Handgun, Intimidation, Trial Practice
Sometimes, against all odds, two people who are each having a really bad day manage to find each other. When they do, sparks tend to fly. In the worst of these cases, criminal charges end up getting filed. If you’ve ever found yourself on the wrong side of one...
