by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 25, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Traffic Court
Seeing flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror instantly raises your blood pressure. Your heart pounds. Your mind starts spinning. You wonder what you did wrong and what you’re supposed to say when the officer walks up to your window. That tense,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 23, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Frequently Asked Questions About DUI / OWI Traffic Stops in Indiana What should I say if an officer asks if I’ve been drinking? You are not required to answer that question. A safe and effective response is:“Officer, here are my documents. I’m not answering any...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 18, 2026 | Criminal Charges, No Contact Order, Protection Order
Understanding Restraining Orders in Indiana: Duration, Impact, and What You Can Do If you’ve been served with a restraining order in Indiana, the clock starts ticking immediately. The impact can be immediate and personal. It may bar you from contacting someone you...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 16, 2026 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Nobody expects to get arrested for DUI, especially if they’ve never been in trouble before. Going to jail is always scary, but what are the long term consequences? How Does Indiana Treat a First-Time DUI? The State of Indiana imposes harsh penalties for a DUI...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, DUI, Handgun, OVWI, Search and Seizure, THC
Getting pulled over is stressful. Blue lights flash behind you, your pulse spikes, and suddenly an officer is standing at your window asking questions that could change the course of your night, or your life. Police officers are trained to ask the same three questions...
