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What Should You Do If You Have a Gun During an Indiana Traffic Stop?

What Should You Do If You Have a Gun During an Indiana Traffic Stop?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 29, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Handgun

If you have a firearm during an Indiana traffic stop, keep your hands visible and do not reach toward the gun. Indiana generally does not require you to volunteer that you are armed. However, do not lie about being in possession of a gun, and do not make movements...
Indiana DUI Blood Draw FAQs: Warrants, Refusals, and the Three-Hour Rule

Indiana DUI Blood Draw FAQs: Warrants, Refusals, and the Three-Hour Rule

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 28, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI

1. Can police force you to give blood during an Indiana DUI investigation? Yes, Indiana police can obtain a forced blood draw during a DUI investigation after obtaining a valid search warrant. A blood draw is a physical intrusion into the body, so Fourth Amendment...
Indiana Car Accident Medical Bill FAQs: Who Pays After a Crash?

Indiana Car Accident Medical Bill FAQs: Who Pays After a Crash?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 25, 2026 | Uncategorized

1. Who pays my medical bills after an Indiana car accident? Your health insurance or available auto insurance coverage may pay medical bills while your injury claim is pending. The at-fault driver’s insurance company usually does not pay each hospital, ambulance, or...
What Should You Do During a Traffic Stop in Indiana?

What Should You Do During a Traffic Stop in Indiana?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 24, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General

During an Indiana traffic stop, stay calm, keep your hands visible, provide required identifying information, and clearly invoke your right to remain silent. Do not consent to a vehicle search. If police order you out of the car, comply. Never fight or run. A traffic...
What Happens After a Domestic Violence Arrest in Indiana?

What Happens After a Domestic Violence Arrest in Indiana?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 23, 2026 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence

What happens at the first court date in an Indiana domestic violence case? Your first court date is the beginning of the case, not the trial. A case may begin with an initial hearing. In some circumstances, that hearing may be waived and the case proceeds to a...
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