by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 30, 2020 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Attorneys Marc Lopez and Zac Bailey recently made time in their busy schedules for a little after hours, viral video legal analysis. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc LopezMe and Zac are in the office working on cases. The other...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 25, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Self-Defense
Attorneys Marc Lopez and Zac Bailey recently discussed self-defense claims in Indiana, including how they can be justified, when deadly force is acceptable, and why it’s probably a bad idea to escalate a conflict. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 25, 2019 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Disorderly Conduct, General, Self-Defense
Knowing and understanding your rights just might save your life, and even the lives of others. The Hoosier State’s General Assembly has assumed and affirmed the long-standing principle that people have a right to defend themselves from physical harm and crime. The...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 13, 2019 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Firm Update, General, Press Release, Self-Defense, Trial Practice
Attorney Marc Lopez and Attorney Zac Bailey discuss the success of their jury trial. When you’re a criminal defense attorney, every NOT GUILTY verdict is a reason to celebrate! At trial, nothing is guaranteed. Even if you’ve memorized the rules and procedural...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 9, 2015 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Is a private citizen in Indiana allowed to shoot at someone who’s breaking the law? What does the law of self-defense have to say about vigilante justice? Indiana recognizes self-defense as a defense to a criminal act. This self-defense also includes the...
