by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 4, 2022 | Car Crash, Personal Injury
In the event of a car crash where the other driver is uninsured or their coverage is insufficient, you can file a claim with your own insurance company through your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. It’s important to note that some people may be...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 28, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges
If you’re facing criminal charges, the attorneys at the Marc Lopez Law Firm encourage you to think very carefully before posting anything on social media. Police are often able to obtain social media records, even if your accounts are set to private. Never mind if...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 21, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Drug Charges
In the State of Indiana, possession of marijuana is still a crime. Never mind the fact that marijuana has been legalized or decriminalized in neighboring states like Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio—Indiana has yet to budge on the legality of cannabis. Public Opinion This...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 14, 2022 | Criminal Charges
It’s not exactly common knowledge, but there are actually two types of arrest that can occur in the State of Indiana. The first type is the one that we’re all familiar with from movies and TV. If you are handcuffed, driven to the police station, and booked, there’s no...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 10, 2022 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
If you’re involved in a car crash and the other driver doesn’t have auto insurance, it’s important to remember that you likely have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. This coverage is meant to kick in when the person who caused your injuries...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 29, 2022 | Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
After being involved in an auto collision or other unexpected injury, it is important to contact your own insurance company to update them on the details of the incident. It’s also wise to consult with a personal injury attorney to deal with the paperwork and...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 23, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you have been arrested for DUI/OWVI in Indiana and hold an out-of-state driver’s license, this can create potential problems because each state has its own licensing body and communication can break down. There are two situations where a person with an...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 15, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Cases that involve self-defense are some of our favorites here at the Marc Lopez Law Firm. Not only is the right to self-defense written into the Indiana Code, it can also be a valuable tool for a person facing battery charges. The Fundamentals of a Self-Defense Claim...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 9, 2022 | Appeals, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges
Attorney Matt Kroes is fresh off a big win in the Indiana Court of Appeals, where an appellate panel reversed his client’s conviction for possession of marijuana. Upon review, the Court of Appeals found that the State did not present enough evidence to support a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 2, 2022 | Criminal Charges
An ex police officer from Carmel, Indiana, decided to comment on Facebook posts using a Georgia man’s name and photos to hide his identity. The comments posted were directed toward a candidate who was running for county sheriff. The ex police officer who created the...
