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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 23, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Recently, a viral video has sparked considerable discussion about the nuances of self-defense and property defense. The footage showcases an incident that initially appears to be a straightforward defense of property but quickly escalates into a self-defense scenario....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 18, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Self-defense is a fundamental right, but understanding the legal nuances can be crucial, especially if you find yourself in court facing charges. In Indiana, the general assembly has declared that the policy of the state recognizes that citizens have a right to...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 15, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Cases that involve self-defense are some of our favorites here at the Marc Lopez Law Firm. Not only is the right to self-defense written into the Indiana Code, it can also be a valuable tool for a person facing battery charges. The Fundamentals of a Self-Defense Claim...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 29, 2022 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Self-Defense
As a matter of law in Indiana, you’re allowed to defend your home. In the context of self-defense, the concept of the home includes your dwelling (house), curtilage (area immediately surrounding the house), or occupied motor vehicle. If you reasonably believe that...
