by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 30, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, if a person has a history of substance abuse and criminal behavior, penalties for certain crimes can become more severe. The Recovery While Incarcerated (RWI) program is an option for defendants facing criminal charges and struggling with addiction. The...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 23, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’re suspected of drunk driving in Indiana and are asked to take a chemical test, it is important to comply as refusing the test will result in an automatic one-year license suspension. The test results, which determine the alcohol concentration equivalent...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 16, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges
When you’re facing criminal charges, there are dos and there are don’ts. You do want to hire an experienced defense attorney, follow the judge’s instructions, and stay out of trouble. You don’t want to make things any more difficult for yourself, which is the subject...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 9, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Miranda rights. That’s the whole you have the right to remain silent and anything you say can and will be used against you speech that an officer is supposed to recite when they’re arresting you. The point...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 2, 2022 | General, Personal Injury
In the State of Indiana, defamation is a common law offense that requires the showing of four specific elements: a statement with a defamatory imputation, malice, publication, and damages. Some statements are considered so fundamentally offensive that they are...