by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 28, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been arrested for an Indiana DUI/OVWI, you might be required to use an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) as part of your Specialized Driving Privileges (SDP), allowing legal driving while your case is pending. This device, a breathalyzer installed in...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 25, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment
Why does the Marc Lopez Law Firm encourage people to plead the 5th? What does it mean to invoke the Fifth Amendment? The experienced criminal lawyers at the Marc Lopez Law Firm have created this blog to explain the basics of the Fifth Amendment, when it applies, and...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 25, 2024 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Indiana, understanding what makes a strong injury case is crucial before pursuing legal action. Negligence forms the basis of personal injury claims, where proving that someone failed to act reasonably...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 23, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Recently, a viral video has sparked considerable discussion about the nuances of self-defense and property defense. The footage showcases an incident that initially appears to be a straightforward defense of property but quickly escalates into a self-defense scenario....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 21, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’re charged with DUI or OVWI in Indiana, understanding Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) is critical for building a defense. These roadside tests, designed to detect signs of impairment, include the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 18, 2024 | Car Crash, Personal Injury
After a car crash in Indiana, building a strong case is crucial to securing the compensation you deserve. The Marc Lopez Law Firm provides guidance in establishing clear liability, proving substantial damages, and ensuring causation between the crash and injuries. ...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 16, 2024 | Criminal Charges
Serving a sentence on house arrest in Indiana offers a unique opportunity to serve time at home instead of in jail. However, this privilege comes with strict requirements and responsibilities. Understanding these expectations is crucial for successfully completing...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 14, 2024 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, THC
In Indiana, you can be charged with a Marijuana DUI even if you’re not actively high, as the law does not differentiate between active THC and inactive metabolites in your system. This means you could face charges simply for having THC in your body, even if the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 11, 2024 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
Car crashes are an unfortunate fact of life. No one who drives can avoid them forever. So when the inevitable finally happens, it’s important to keep your head. A lot of people tend to make the same mistakes. They don’t consult an Indiana injury lawyer...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 9, 2024 | Insurance, SDP
If you’ve been granted Indiana Specialized Driving Privileges (SDP), there’s a good chance that you’ll be required to attend a compliance hearing. This is the court’s way of ensuring that you’re adhering to the rules and restrictions that were set when you...
