If you have been charged with a crime in Indiana, every court date can feel overwhelming. The words on your notice may sound serious, especially when you see “pretrial conference,” “status conference,” or “review hearing.” Many people worry they will be forced into...
Traffic stops feel routine, right up until they aren’t. One wrong answer can turn a simple warning into handcuffs. Police officers are trained to ask questions that sound harmless but are intended to gather evidence. If you don’t know your rights, you can hand that...
Getting pulled over is stressful. Blue lights flash behind you, your pulse spikes, and suddenly an officer is standing at your window asking questions that could change the course of your night, or your life. Police officers are trained to ask the same three questions...
What to Do When Police Claim to Smell Marijuana in Indiana You’re driving home. It’s been a good night. Suddenly, the red and blue lights pop up behind you. You pull over, thinking it’s a routine stop. Then the officer says the five words that make your stomach drop:...
An Indiana police officer, charged with DUI/DWI (legally OWI) while on duty, was recently found not guilty on all counts by a jury. The defense team from The Marc Lopez Law Firm—attorneys Naun Benitez and Zac Bailey—successfully demonstrated that the State’s case...
Getting arrested is scary, but if you’re caught with both guns and drugs, the situation can become even worse. Indiana law has strict rules that can increase your punishment if you have both at the same time. This could mean more jail time and higher fines. If you or...
