by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 25, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Navigating a DUI charge in Indiana can be daunting, especially if you were involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault. Indiana DUI laws are governed by two statutes: one based on proving intoxication without test results and another relying on blood or breath...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 15, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General
When you’ve been charged with a crime, choosing the right Indiana criminal lawyer is one of the most important decisions you’ll face. Do you want someone who’s spent their entire legal career playing defense? The Marc Lopez Law Firm was founded by a former prosecutor,...
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 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...
