by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 20, 2022 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, a Habitual Vehicular Substance Offender (HVSO) enhancement can result in a severe sentence increase based on a history of DUI/OVWI convictions. It can be triggered by a third DUI/OVWI conviction within the last 10 years or a fourth DUI/OVWI conviction...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 30, 2021 | General, Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured and you’re looking for an attorney, you have a few options available. You can use the Only Lawyer You Know, who’s usually a family friend or someone you went to school with. Alternatively, you can type “personal injury lawyer” into an internet...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 23, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, THC
For those of you who aren’t familiar, delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol is very similar to its cousin, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which is more commonly known as THC. In common terms, THC is the special ingredient in marijuana that gets you high. We’ve previously posted...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 16, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Theft
Can parents get in trouble for the actions of their children? Without a doubt, the answer is yes. This is especially true if—as appears to be the case in the above video—the child is an instrument of the parents’ control. Using your child to steal is a questionable...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 9, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
In the age of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, there are countless videos out there that raise some fundamental questions about self-defense. In the state of Indiana, there are two things that everybody should know about self-defense claims. Number One: Imminent...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 25, 2021 | Car Crash, Personal Injury
If you are involved in a car crash, it’s important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, even if you don’t feel pain right away. Waiting can make it difficult for your attorney to recover damages for you, and the insurance company for the at-fault...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 25, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense, Theft
Violent crime is trending upwards in Indianapolis and that includes auto thefts. Indiana law explicitly allows you to defend yourself against an attempted carjacking. Generally speaking, the statute allows people to defend themselves. It also specifically lists your...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 18, 2021 | BMV, Criminal Charges, SDP
The answer is absolutely yes. If you’re driving on a suspended license or driving without a license, there’s a real possibility you could end up in jail. But let’s back up for a moment. How does a driver’s license get suspended? In Indiana there are two types of...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 11, 2021 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Each of our 50 states allows self-defense, but what does the law look like in Indiana? Attorneys Marc Lopez and Zac Bailey discuss the basics of self-defense law—when you can claim it and when you can’t. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 4, 2021 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
According to insurance industry estimates, the average American will experience four car crashes in their life. Often it’s just a harmless fender bender, but sometimes the people involved need medical attention. Doctor visits mean doctor bills, and those can add up...
