by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 14, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
DUI checkpoints are legal in Indiana, but only if law enforcement strictly follows a set of constitutional guidelines established by the courts. These checkpoints must adhere to six core requirements: a neutral, pre-approved operational plan; a legitimate focus on...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 11, 2025 | Car Crash, Personal Injury
Social media is an everyday part of life, but after a car crash in Indiana, it can become a serious liability in your personal injury case. Insurance companies actively monitor platforms for content that can cast doubt on your claims. Even seemingly harmless photos,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 10, 2025 | No Contact Order, Protection Order
Being served with a protective order in Indiana can feel like your life has been turned upside down. You might be wrestling with feelings of confusion, frustration, or anger. What’s important to know is that this legal matter doesn’t have to define your future. A...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 8, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens the right to keep and bear arms. However, this right is subject to certain limitations, especially when it intersects with criminal convictions. In Indiana, a conviction for domestic battery carries...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 7, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are a critical component of DUI investigations, developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. These roadside evaluations consist of three...
