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...
Most people believe they know the “right to remain silent” by heart. They’ve heard it on TV, in movies, or from friends who’ve had a run-in with law enforcement. But here’s the hard truth: your silence can be used against you, and in some cases, it has been the...
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...
Being stopped by the police is one of the most stressful things an average person experiences. Even if you know you have done absolutely nothing wrong, being stopped by the police is an absolutely jarring experience. One of the most common questions all of the...
For folks who don’t follow the NFL, Deshaun Watson is a talented athlete who’s currently embroiled in quite a bit of legal trouble. Watson’s alleged misconduct has resulted in 22 civil cases being filed against him, 13 of which had criminal complaints attached. This...
No one should ever talk to police without first speaking to an attorney. Why? Because the Indiana Supreme Court has said that it’s okay for police officers to lie, use deception, and make up evidence to try to get a confession. Many people have been tricked into...
