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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...
Indiana Slip and Fall FAQs: What to Do After a Fall Injury

Indiana Slip and Fall FAQs: What to Do After a Fall Injury

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 2, 2026 | Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Uncategorized

1. What should I do immediately after a slip and fall in Indiana? After an Indiana slip and fall, report the incident, photograph the hazard, collect witness information, and seek medical care if you are hurt. Ask a manager or property owner to document what happened....
What Should You Do When Police Pull You Over in Indiana?

What Should You Do When Police Pull You Over in Indiana?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 1, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General, Search and Seizure

If police pull you over in Indiana, pull over safely, keep your hands visible, provide required identifying information, and avoid volunteering information about possible crimes. You can invoke the Fifth Amendment, refuse consent to a vehicle search, and calmly ask...
What Should You Do If There Is a Warrant for Your Arrest in Indiana?

What Should You Do If There Is a Warrant for Your Arrest in Indiana?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 30, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General

If there is a warrant for your arrest in Indiana, contact a criminal defense attorney before turning yourself in. Depending on the warrant, charge, court, and your history, an attorney may seek to recall the warrant, arrange bond, or coordinate a surrender designed to...
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