If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Miranda rights. That’s the whole you have the right to remain silent and anything you say can and will be used against you speech that an officer is supposed to recite when they’re arresting you. The point...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
