by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 30, 2025 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Search and Seizure
Getting pulled over by the police can be nerve-wracking, especially if they want to search your car. Do you have to let them? What are your rights? Knowing the rules can help you stay calm and protect yourself. In Indiana, the law protects you from illegal searches...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 28, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges are a serious and distressing accusation that can have far-reaching consequences. In Indiana, domestic violence encompasses rude, insolent, or angry physical contact against someone in your household, which can include a spouse, ex-spouse,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 27, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Navigating a DUI arrest in Indiana can be a daunting experience, especially when it comes to understanding how it impacts your driver’s license. Immediate license suspensions often occur if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher, typically enforced at...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 24, 2025 | Insurance, Personal Injury
Indiana’s dog bite laws establish a framework of accountability for dog owners and provide legal remedies for victims of dog-related injuries. These laws emphasize the need for owners to exercise reasonable care to prevent their pets from causing harm, whether through...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 22, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, while the legal BAC limit for DUI is widely known to be 0.08%, a BAC of 0.05% can also lead to legal trouble. This level is considered “relevant evidence of intoxication,” meaning prosecutors can use it to argue impairment in court. If your BAC falls...
