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Do Police Need a Warrant to Use Your Phone Location Data?

Do Police Need a Warrant to Use Your Phone Location Data?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 14, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Search and Seizure

Yes. In Chatrie v. United States, decided June 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court held that police conduct a Fourth Amendment search when they obtain a person’s Google Location History data. That means the government generally needs a real warrant supported by...
What Happens After a Second DUI in Indiana? Jail, Felony Charges, License Penalties, and Defenses

What Happens After a Second DUI in Indiana? Jail, Felony Charges, License Penalties, and Defenses

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 13, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP

FAQ: Second DUI / OVWI in Indiana Is DUI the same as OVWI in Indiana? In everyday language, yes. People often say DUI, OWI, drunk driving, or OVWI. In Indiana criminal court, the formal charge is usually operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVWI. Does a second...
Why an Insurance Algorithm Shouldn’t Decide the Value of Your Indiana Injury Case

Why an Insurance Algorithm Shouldn’t Decide the Value of Your Indiana Injury Case

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 10, 2026 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall

FAQ: Personal Injury in Indiana What is the 51 percent rule in an Indiana personal injury case? Indiana’s comparative fault system can reduce your recovery by your percentage of fault. If your fault is greater than the fault of the other responsible parties, you may...
Protective Order in Indiana? Call a Protective Order Attorney Before It Controls Your Life

Protective Order in Indiana? Call a Protective Order Attorney Before It Controls Your Life

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 8, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, No Contact Order, Protection Order

Being served with a protective order can make an ordinary day feel like the floor just disappeared. One minute, you are trying to figure out what happened. The next, you are staring at court paperwork that may affect your home, your children, your job, your firearm...
Do I Have to Show ID During a Traffic Stop in Indiana?

Do I Have to Show ID During a Traffic Stop in Indiana?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 7, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Search and Seizure

In Indiana, the driver usually must show a license during a lawful traffic stop. A passenger usually does not have to show ID unless the officer has a lawful reason tied to that passenger. Showing ID does not mean answering questions or consenting to a search. Does...
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