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What to Know About Police Searches, Warrants, and Your Criminal Defense

What to Know About Police Searches, Warrants, and Your Criminal Defense

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 22, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Search and Seizure

What to Know About Police Searches, Warrants, and Your Criminal Defense When the police search your car, your home, your phone, or your backpack, the evidence they find can change the entire direction of a criminal case. That is why search and seizure law matters. The...
Will a First-Time DUI in Hamilton County, Indiana Lead to Jail Time?

Will a First-Time DUI in Hamilton County, Indiana Lead to Jail Time?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 18, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP

FAQ: First-Time OVWI, DUI, and OWI Charges in Indiana Can a first-time DUI / OVWI offender go to jail in Hamilton County? Yes. A first-time DUI / OVWI offender can go to jail in Hamilton County because jail is within the possible sentencing range for criminal charges...
Pulled Over With a Gun in the Car? Here’s What You Need to Know.

Pulled Over With a Gun in the Car? Here’s What You Need to Know.

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 15, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Handgun

You’re driving home after dinner with your family. Red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Your stomach drops. You pull over. You’re a lawful gun owner. You believe in transparency. You don’t think you’ve done anything wrong. Then the officer walks up and...
Why You Should Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney Immediately in Hamilton County, Indiana

Why You Should Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney Immediately in Hamilton County, Indiana

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 13, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges

When you’re charged with a crime in Hamilton County, Indiana, things move fast, and if you’re not ready, the court won’t wait for you. From your very first court date, the criminal justice system starts making demands on your time, your job, and your mental...
What to Expect After a DUI Arrest in Hamilton County, Indiana

What to Expect After a DUI Arrest in Hamilton County, Indiana

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 11, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP

Frequently Asked Questions About DUI in Hamilton County Is DUI the same as OWI in Indiana?Yes. DUI is the common term. The legal charge is OVWI, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Will my license be suspended immediately?Not always. The State must request a...
Can Police Search Your Car in Indiana? What to Say During a Traffic Stop

Can Police Search Your Car in Indiana? What to Say During a Traffic Stop

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 8, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General, Search and Seizure

Getting pulled over is stressful. Your heart is pounding, your hands are on the wheel, and the officer is standing at your window asking questions that may sound casual. Then come eight words that can change the entire direction of your life: “Do you mind if I search...
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