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...
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...
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...
Frequently Asked Questions About DUI and OVWI Cases in Indiana What happens immediately after a DUI arrest in Indiana? After a DUI or OVWI arrest, you will typically be transported to jail for booking. This process usually includes fingerprinting, photographs, and...
Is It Legal to Film the Police in Indiana? Yes. In Indiana, people generally have a First Amendment right to record police officers performing public duties in public places. The right is protected in the Seventh Circuit, which covers Indiana. Recording does not give...
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana Repeat DUI Laws in 2026 What is the new Indiana DUI law for repeat OWI offenses in 2026? Starting July 1, 2026, Indiana changes the minimum punishment for repeat OWI convictions. A person with one prior OWI conviction may face...
What to Expect from the Indiana Criminal Justice System Getting arrested is stressful. Not knowing what comes next is even worse. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we break down the criminal process in Indiana step by step, so you know your rights, what to expect, and how...
FAQs About Dog Bite Claims in Indiana Do I have a case if the dog never bit anyone before? Maybe. Prior aggression can help prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous, but it is not the only way to prove liability. If the owner failed to use reasonable care, violated...
You’re driving home. Out of nowhere, red and blue lights flash behind you. Your stomach drops. You pull over. But instead of local police, an ICE agent walks up to your window. In that moment, your heart is racing and your mind is scrambling. And that’s exactly when...
FAQ: Indiana Dog Bite and Personal Injury Claims Do I have to report a dog bite in Indiana? Yes. Indiana guidance says animal bites to people must be reported to the local health department, and state rules require human bites by domestic or wild mammals to be...
