Terre Haute, Indiana – The Marc Lopez Law Firm announces that retired Terre Haute police officer Brittany Coffman has been found Not Guilty of all charges stemming from a May 26, 2023 incident. Ms. Coffman’s arrest was widely reported by local media on June 8, 2023.
“I am happy to have been found Not Guilty and to have my life back,” Ms. Coffman said following the verdict.
Lead trial attorneys Anthony Benitez and Zac Bailey of The Marc Lopez Law Firm secured the acquittal after a two day jury trial in Vigo County Superior Court.
“Today’s verdict sends a powerful message—being accused of a crime does not mean you’re guilty. We’re grateful the jury restored Brittany’s good name with a resounding Not Guilty verdict,” said Attorney Anthony Benitez.
Case Background
- Incident: Early-morning on May 26 2023.
- Initial charge: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
- Status: Complete acquittal; all criminal allegations are now fully resolved in Ms. Coffman’s favor.
Request to Media Outlets
We respectfully ask every newsroom that covered Ms. Coffman’s 2023 arrest to update its reporting to reflect the jury’s Not Guilty verdict and her full exoneration. Accurate, timely updates ensure the public record reflects the ultimate outcome of this case.
About The Marc Lopez Law Firm
The Marc Lopez Law Firm is an Indiana law firm devoted to protecting the rights of those accused of crimes and seeking justice for the injured. Our attorneys have decades of combined courtroom experience and a record of proven results.
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The Marc Lopez Law firm was founded in 2009 with one simple goal: help people. We take pride in helping people facing criminal charges, family law-related matters, and serious personal injury. Not only are we enthusiastic about helping people, we are extremely good at it, as well. Our Trial Philosophy Prove it. While not all cases go to trial, the philosophy of the Marc Lopez Law Firm is to prepare for every single case as if every case will go to trial. The strengths and weaknesses of a case can only be known when a case has been fully investigated and thoroughly prepared as if it were going to trial. Once the strengths and weaknesses are identified and known, it is then possible to determine the respective bargaining positions of the parties involved. This is true for criminal cases and personal injury cases. There are no exceptions.
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