by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 4, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
How One Minute Can Decide Your Criminal Case If you ever have to defend yourself, the most dangerous moment isn’t the attack itself. It’s the minute after the police arrive. Time and again, we see good, law-abiding people make decisions that haunt them for years, not...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 7, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
If you have been charged with a crime after a fight, confrontation, or physical altercation, you may be wondering whether self defense can protect you. This is one of the most common questions we hear from clients. Many people believe they acted lawfully, but they are...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 17, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Handgun, Self-Defense
When Self-Defense Turns Into a Criminal Investigation If you’ve ever imagined what a true self-defense situation feels like, you probably picture the fear, the adrenaline, and the instinct to survive. What most people don’t picture is what comes next, the part where...
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....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 19, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Are You Facing Criminal Charges After Acting in Self-Defense? If you’re dealing with criminal charges because you had to protect yourself or someone else, you’re not alone. People call our office every week saying the same thing: “I only acted because I was scared for...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 24, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
If you’ve been arrested after standing up for yourself or someone else, you may be wondering what happened. After all, Indiana is clear on where it stands: “[I]t is the policy of this state” to preserve a citizen’s right to protect themselves, their home, and others...
