by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 13, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General
When you’re facing criminal charges in Indiana, choosing the right defense attorney can feel like a life-altering decision. One of the most common questions clients ask is: Do former prosecutors make good defense attorneys? At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we argue they...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 25, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment
Why does the Marc Lopez Law Firm encourage people to plead the 5th? What does it mean to invoke the Fifth Amendment? The experienced criminal lawyers at the Marc Lopez Law Firm have created this blog to explain the basics of the Fifth Amendment, when it applies, and...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 23, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Recently, a viral video has sparked considerable discussion about the nuances of self-defense and property defense. The footage showcases an incident that initially appears to be a straightforward defense of property but quickly escalates into a self-defense scenario....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 21, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’re charged with DUI or OVWI in Indiana, understanding Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) is critical for building a defense. These roadside tests, designed to detect signs of impairment, include the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 30, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In Indiana, a DUI or OVWI arrest can lead to an immediate license suspension, even before a conviction, due to the state’s administrative license suspension rules. If a chemical test reveals a BAC of 0.08% or higher, or the presence of drugs, law enforcement can...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 27, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General
If you’re facing criminal charges, the stakes couldn’t be higher. When you choose an Indiana criminal lawyer to represent you, this decision can be the difference between a favorable outcome and a series of life-altering consequences. Too many people make mistakes...
