by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 28, 2023 | Criminal Charges, Resisting Law Enforcement
Picture this: You’re driving on the road, and the police attempt to pull you over. If you fail to stop, that’s resisting law enforcement. Misdemeanor to Felony Typically, resisting law enforcement is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 365...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 21, 2023 | Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Trial Practice
Have you or someone you know been injured in a slip and fall in Indiana? It’s important to understand what it takes to recover financial compensation for your injuries. Let an Indiana injury lawyer guide you through the requirements of the case. Number 1: Duty...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 14, 2023 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’re charged with an Indiana DUI, you may have to worry about losing your driving privileges before you even go to court. But did you know that there’s something called specialized driving privileges that can allow you to keep driving while your case is...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 7, 2023 | Criminal Charges, General, No Contact Order
Picture this: You find yourself in a tough situation, facing criminal charges in the state of Indiana. This is not an easy spot to be in, and things can get even more complicated when the court issues a no contact order. You need the help of an experienced Indiana...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 30, 2023 | General, Personal Injury
Most people in Indiana don’t know a lot about personal injury cases. The exception to this general rule is the experienced Indiana injury lawyer. A trial attorney has seen plenty of mistakes, and they know how easily a victim can hurt their own case. Mistake #1:...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 23, 2023 | Alcohol, Car Crash, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
An Indiana DUI, according to the charging information, is formally referred to as an OVWI or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A DUI and OVWI are interchangeable, DUI being the more commonly used term. A DUI resulting in serious bodily injury occurs when someone...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 16, 2023 | Criminal Charges, General, Property Damage
Criminal mischief may sound like a prank, but in the State of Indiana, it’s a serious crime that can result in jail time. Criminal mischief refers to any intentional damage or defacing of someone else’s property. This can include things like: breaking a window,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 9, 2023 | Car Crash, General, Insurance, Personal Injury
Car crashes happen every day. Some are just inconvenient, while others might be life-altering. Sometimes, people have questions that can only be answered by an experienced Indiana injury lawyer. What should I do immediately after a car crash? First and foremost, if...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 2, 2023 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
For a lot of people facing Indiana DUI charges, this is a new situation. They haven’t been arrested before, and they don’t know what to expect. Here’s a brief overview of what a DUI defendant can expect. Where It Starts It all begins with the night (or day) you get...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 26, 2023 | Criminal Charges, General
In the State of Indiana, criminal recklessness occurs when someone performs an act that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person. This can be charged regardless of whether the act was committed: recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally. Criminal...
