by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 19, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges
Think a busted taillight or a rolling stop can’t lead to a full-blown vehicle search? Think again. When it comes to roadside stops, the line between routine and invasive can blur quickly. That’s why knowing your Fourth Amendment rights—and how to assert them—isn’t...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 16, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In some Indiana DUI cases, the prosecutor files charges almost immediately. In other cases, the State can take weeks (or even months) to move forward. For a first-time defendant, this can be confusing and overwhelming. It’s stressful when you don’t know...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 15, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Let’s be honest—road rage is out of control. Since the 2020 lockdown, it’s like people forgot how to behave behind the wheel. I’ve been practicing law for nearly two decades, and I’ve never seen anything like this. The volume of reckless driving arrests, aggressive...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 13, 2025 | General, No Contact Order, Protection Order
Just last week, I was in court for a protective order trial. The outcome? Case dismissed. Our client was thrilled. He told us, “I’m so glad I hired an attorney—everyone else had their protective orders granted.” That kind of result doesn’t happen by accident....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 9, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury, Property Damage
If your car has been totaled in an Indiana crash, the insurance company is obligated to pay you the fair market value of your vehicle before the accident—not what you think it’s worth, what you owe, or what sentimental value it holds. Indiana law treats property...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 8, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Disorderly Conduct
No one expects to end up in handcuffs over a shouting match or a rowdy night out—but it happens more often than you’d think. In Indiana, making too much noise, getting into a scuffle, or even being disruptive at a public meeting can land you with a criminal charge for...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 7, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Getting pulled over late at night can be a nerve-wracking experience. One minute you’re answering questions, and the next you’re trying to balance on one leg while traffic whizzes by. If you’ve “failed” a field sobriety test in Indiana, it’s important to know that...
by Morgan Clark | May 6, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence, Handgun
If you’ve been charged with domestic battery in Indiana, your right to carry a firearm could disappear faster than you can say “Second Amendment.” It’s not dramatic—it’s Indiana law. And if you’re someone who values your firearm rights, whether for self-defense,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 5, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Being arrested for DUI (also known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVWI) can be overwhelming. When you’re not sure what to expect, you need to speak to someone who has experience with your situation. In the most basic sense, all criminal cases have...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 2, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
If you’re injured in a car crash in Indiana that wasn’t your fault, it’s critical to understand how insurance companies operate — and why you shouldn’t rush into a quick settlement. Insurers know you’re overwhelmed and often use tactics like offering fast cash,...
