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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 28, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Firm Update, General, Press Release, Self-Defense
In a powerful affirmation of truth and due process, a Marion County jury returned a Not Guilty verdict in a serious aggravated battery case following a high-profile trial in Indianapolis. The case involved allegations of a violent stabbing during a chaotic altercation...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 24, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Firm Update, General, Press Release, Self-Defense
In a powerful reminder of the importance of the jury system and the legal protections provided by Indiana’s self-defense laws, a recent case in Marion County ended in complete acquittal for a young defendant charged with aggravated battery, battery by means of a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 15, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Let’s be honest—road rage is out of control. Since the 2020 lockdown, it’s like people forgot how to behave behind the wheel. I’ve been practicing law for nearly two decades, and I’ve never seen anything like this. The volume of reckless driving arrests, aggressive...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 13, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Facing criminal charges is an overwhelming and stressful experience, especially when your actions were taken in self-defense. Many people find themselves in legal trouble after defending themselves from an attack, unsure of how the law applies to their situation. If...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 16, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
If you’ve been charged with a crime and believe you acted in self-defense, you’re likely feeling confused and overwhelmed. It’s crucial to understand what self-defense is, what’s required to claim it successfully, and how the legal process...
