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Indiana Rear-End Collision FAQs: Fault, Insurance Claims, and Medical Treatment

Indiana Rear-End Collision FAQs: Fault, Insurance Claims, and Medical Treatment

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 9, 2026 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury

1. Is the rear driver automatically at fault in an Indiana rear-end collision? Not necessarily. A rear-end collision may strongly suggest that the following driver caused the crash, but an insurance company can still dispute fault. The insurer may question whether...
What Should You Say When Police Ask Where You’re Coming From During an Indiana Traffic Stop?

What Should You Say When Police Ask Where You’re Coming From During an Indiana Traffic Stop?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 8, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General, Search and Seizure

You generally do not have to answer investigative questions about where you are coming from, where you are going, or whether you have been drinking. You should provide legally required identification and documents, remain calm, and clearly invoke your Fifth Amendment...
Can You Violate a No Contact Order Without Meaning To in Indiana?

Can You Violate a No Contact Order Without Meaning To in Indiana?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 7, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence, No Contact Order

Yes. A person can violate an Indiana no contact order through direct or indirect communication. Texts, calls, social media activity, messages through friends, and even responding when the protected person contacts you first can create serious problems. What Is a No...
Do You Have to Tell Police Where You’re Going During an Indiana Traffic Stop?

Do You Have to Tell Police Where You’re Going During an Indiana Traffic Stop?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 6, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General, Search and Seizure

Generally, no. Indiana drivers must provide required identification and driving documents during a lawful traffic stop. They generally do not have to narrate where they came from or where they are going. Indiana drivers are allowed to invoke the Fifth Amendment to an...
Indiana Second OVWI FAQs: What Happens When You Have a Prior Conviction?

Indiana Second OVWI FAQs: What Happens When You Have a Prior Conviction?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 5, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI

1. Does a second OVWI within seven years become a felony in Indiana? Yes. A new Indiana OVWI can be filed as a Level 6 felony when you have a prior OVWI conviction within the previous seven years. The age of the prior conviction matters. Even if the earlier case was...
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