by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 15, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Handgun
You’re driving home after dinner with your family. Red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Your stomach drops. You pull over. You’re a lawful gun owner. You believe in transparency. You don’t think you’ve done anything wrong. Then the officer walks up and...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 8, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General, Search and Seizure
Getting pulled over is stressful. Your heart is pounding, your hands are on the wheel, and the officer is standing at your window asking questions that may sound casual. Then come eight words that can change the entire direction of your life: “Do you mind if I search...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 15, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General, Search and Seizure
Police traffic stops are stressful. You see the lights behind you. Your heart rate jumps. Maybe you were speeding. Maybe your taillight is out. Whatever the reason, you pull over and hope the stop is quick. Then the officer walks up, chats politely, and asks a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 1, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Search and Seizure
It is late at night. You are relaxing at home, maybe getting ready for bed, maybe watching television, or maybe you are finally enjoying a quiet moment after a long day. Then you hear it: a hard knock at the door. You check the peephole and see someone dressed like a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 31, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment
The Four Things You Should Always Say If You’re Stopped by Police Getting stopped by the police can be nerve-wracking, even if you think you’ve done nothing wrong. Knowing what to say, and what not to say, can make all the difference. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 15, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Search and Seizure
You’re at home, minding your business, when there’s an unexpected knock at the door. It’s the police. They don’t have a warrant, and they’re asking to come inside. Sound harmless? It’s not. This common investigative tactic, known as a knock and talk, is a backdoor...
