by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, Expungement, OVWI
In Indiana, it is possible to file for an expungement to remove a DUI from your criminal record, but the expungement process has limitations. After a waiting period of five years for misdemeanors and eight years for felonies, you can file for an expungement, which...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2022 | Car Crash, General, Personal Injury
The Marc Lopez Law Firm suggests that in case of a car crash, if the medical bills are over $3,000, if the crash occurred while on the job, if the crash was caused by a government employee or if there is a dispute about who is at fault, it is best to contact a lawyer...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 4, 2022 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Following a DUI/OVWI case, defendants are often concerned about their driving privileges. The BMV will require SR-22 coverage for a minimum of three years following a conviction, and there may be a license suspension to deal with. If the suspension has not yet...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 25, 2022 | General, Personal Injury
Big box personal injury firms are known for their large advertising budgets and billboards, but there are several things to consider before signing with one. These firms tend to take on too many cases, prioritize revenue over quality, and employ many young attorneys...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 24, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Trial Practice
The Marc Lopez Law Firm just scored a jury trial victory in Hamilton County on a case that was filed back in 2019. Attorney Marc Lopez recapped this hard-won battle with Attorney Matt Kroes. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 18, 2022 | Car Crash, General, Insurance, Personal Injury
After a car crash, there are certain unproductive actions that should be avoided. These include giving a statement to the insurance company, seeking medical treatment from a chiropractor or medical facility that has reached out to you, ignoring a medical...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 17, 2022 | Criminal Charges, General
In the State of Indiana, accomplice liability is not a distinct criminal charge. It means that if you help someone to commit a crime, you are just as legally responsible as they are. The classic example is a bank robbery—it doesn’t matter if the getaway driver never...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 11, 2022 | Car Crash, General, Personal Injury
If you are involved in a car crash, it is important to stay calm and focus on the following steps: call 911 and provide first aid, take photos of the scene, vehicles and license plates, as well as the other driver’s license, get witnesses’ names and...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 10, 2022 | Criminal Charges, General
New clients are consistently asking the attorneys and staff at the Marc Lopez Law Firm about their next pre-trial conference. When will it be? What’s going to happen? What do I need to be prepared for? For a person who’s never been charged with a crime before, these...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 4, 2022 | Personal Injury, Safe Driving
Wintry weather in Indiana can make driving conditions dangerous, but there are ways to stay safer on the roads. Tips include avoiding unnecessary driving, giving yourself extra travel time, preparing your vehicle, driving slowly, keeping more distance between yourself...
