by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 28, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment
No one should ever talk to police without first speaking to an attorney. Why? Because the Indiana Supreme Court has said that it’s okay for police officers to lie, use deception, and make up evidence to try to get a confession. Many people have been tricked into...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 7, 2021 | Bail, Criminal Charges
If you’re arrested for a crime, a judge will typically assign a bond that will allow you to get out of jail. Bonds come in many different shapes and sizes, but their purpose is always the same—a bond is intended to ensure that you show up for your next court date. If...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 30, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Not all DUI / OVWI charges carry the same consequences. One way for things to become a lot more serious if for you to get a DUI / OVWI with a child in the car. This starts out as a Level 6 felony, which carries a maximum penalty of two-and-a-half years in prison and a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 16, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Self-defense in Indiana is a powerful and unique defense strategy that can turn the tide in many criminal cases. How does it work? Self-defense has four elements, or requirements. If these requirements are met, this can mean the difference between a defendant going...
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...
