After a car crash in Indiana, it’s easy to make costly mistakes in the chaos that follows. The top three pitfalls include failing to consult an injury attorney, giving a recorded statement to insurance companies, and trusting that those companies are looking out for...
When you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror or a police officer approaches you on the street, everything can change in an instant. You may think you’re innocent, but without the right words, you could regret what you say. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we’ve...
If you’re charged with DUI in Indiana, one legal phrase can significantly raise the stakes: “endangering a person.” At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we often see that this enhancement is frequently tacked onto DUI charges—even without accidents or injuries. Indiana law...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
