by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 26, 2025 | Car Crash, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
After an injury—whether a car crash or slip-and-fall—many injury victims make critical mistakes in the early hours and days that can seriously damage their legal claim. Insurance companies are trained to minimize payouts, and they’ll use your recorded statements,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 24, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A second DUI charge in Indiana is significantly more serious than a first offense and is typically charged as a Level 6 felony if it occurs within seven years of the first conviction. This designation carries severe legal consequences including possible prison time,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 23, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Probation
Most people grow up believing the Constitution protects them from government intrusion. The Fourth Amendment guarantees your right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. But if you’ve been convicted of a crime in Indiana and sentenced to probation or...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 20, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in a car crash in Indiana, one of the first calls you may receive is from an insurance adjuster asking for a recorded statement. While it may seem like a simple formality, agreeing to that statement can seriously damage your claim. Insurance...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 19, 2025 | No Contact Order, Protection Order
The short answer? Absolutely. If you’ve been served with a protective order in Indiana, the law gives you the chance to fight back—but there’s a deadline, and it comes fast. A protective order can turn your life upside down. It can restrict where you go, who you talk...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 17, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Many people facing DUI charges in Indiana ask about “wet reckless” as a way to avoid the harsh consequences of a conviction. In states like California, a wet reckless is a plea deal that reduces a DUI to reckless driving involving alcohol, often resulting in lighter...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 16, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Domestic Violence
Strangulation isn’t just a serious word—it’s a serious charge. In Indiana, a strangulation arrest can turn your life upside down in a matter of hours. What might feel like a heated moment, an argument that got out of hand, or an act you didn’t think twice about can...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 13, 2025 | No Contact Order, Protection Order
If you’re facing criminal charges in Indiana, the court might issue a no-contact order—a serious legal restriction that can disrupt nearly every part of your life. Whether it’s your spouse, your co-parent, or someone you’ve known for years, a no-contact order...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 11, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
After an Indiana injury—whether from a car crash, dog bite, or slip and fall—simple missteps can jeopardize your ability to receive fair compensation. The Marc Lopez Law Firm frequently sees cases where delays in medical treatment, talking to the other driver’s...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 9, 2025 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, Expungement
Getting your criminal record expunged in Indiana isn’t just about wiping the slate clean—it’s about reclaiming your future. Whether you’re applying for a job, trying to rent an apartment, or volunteering at your kid’s school, your record can come back to haunt...
