by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 30, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, if a person has a history of substance abuse and criminal behavior, penalties for certain crimes can become more severe. The Recovery While Incarcerated (RWI) program is an option for defendants facing criminal charges and struggling with addiction. The...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 16, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges
When you’re facing criminal charges, there are dos and there are don’ts. You do want to hire an experienced defense attorney, follow the judge’s instructions, and stay out of trouble. You don’t want to make things any more difficult for yourself, which is the subject...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 9, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 28, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 9, 2022 | Appeals, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges
Attorney Matt Kroes is fresh off a big win in the Indiana Court of Appeals, where an appellate panel reversed his client’s conviction for possession of marijuana. Upon review, the Court of Appeals found that the State did not present enough evidence to support a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 12, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Personal Injury
Clients have a lot of questions for their attorneys—especially when it comes to criminal cases. That is part of the game. One of the most common questions at the Marc Lopez Law Firm, however, isn’t related to the law at all. The question is: Why did my court date get...
