by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 9, 2021 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Trespass
We all know that real life is less than perfect, and at this point, pretty much everyone is familiar with the scene of the cranky old man telling people, “Get off my lawn!” It’s a cliché, it’s a meme, it’s a Clint Eastwood movie. Whether they mean to or not, the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Trespass
Residential entry is basically a subset of burglary. Burglary is a serious crime that has some scary stigmas attached to it. Moreover, burglary is a major felony, which is no fun unless you like jail time and hefty fines. Residential entry is in the same statutory...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 19, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Traffic Court, Trial Practice
Town and traffic court cases aren’t actually criminal matters—so how do you appeal the result? Attorney Marc Lopez turned to Attorney Matt Kroes for an explanation. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc LopezMatt—you’re in Hamilton...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 5, 2021 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
DUI / OVWI, DWI, OVWI—they all essentially mean the same thing in Indiana, right? Well, there are actually three separate, distinct situations that can lead to a DUI / OVWI charge in Indiana. It’s worth being familiar with these scenarios because: 1) they can happen...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 22, 2021 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, Insurance, OVWI
Everyone knows that points on your license are a bad thing, but how does the system work? Attorney Marc Lopez turned to Attorney Matt Kroes for answers about license points and how they can affect driving privileges. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 15, 2021 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you get a second DUI / OVWI within seven years of a prior DUI / OVWI, it will be charged as a felony. A second DUI / OVWI is serious, not only because it’s charged as a felony, but also because of the different perspectives surrounding first and second-offense DUI...
