by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 15, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Let’s be honest—road rage is out of control. Since the 2020 lockdown, it’s like people forgot how to behave behind the wheel. I’ve been practicing law for nearly two decades, and I’ve never seen anything like this. The volume of reckless driving arrests, aggressive...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 13, 2025 | General, No Contact Order, Protection Order
Just last week, I was in court for a protective order trial. The outcome? Case dismissed. Our client was thrilled. He told us, “I’m so glad I hired an attorney—everyone else had their protective orders granted.” That kind of result doesn’t happen by accident....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 9, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury, Property Damage
If your car has been totaled in an Indiana crash, the insurance company is obligated to pay you the fair market value of your vehicle before the accident—not what you think it’s worth, what you owe, or what sentimental value it holds. Indiana law treats property...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 8, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Disorderly Conduct
No one expects to end up in handcuffs over a shouting match or a rowdy night out—but it happens more often than you’d think. In Indiana, making too much noise, getting into a scuffle, or even being disruptive at a public meeting can land you with a criminal charge for...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 7, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Getting pulled over late at night can be a nerve-wracking experience. One minute you’re answering questions, and the next you’re trying to balance on one leg while traffic whizzes by. If you’ve “failed” a field sobriety test in Indiana, it’s important to know that...