by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 30, 2023 | Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Resisting Law Enforcement
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 10, 2023 | Criminal Charges, General, Resisting Law Enforcement
Being charged with a DUI or resisting law enforcement is a frightening and stressful experience. The effects of criminal charges can be far-reaching and are sometimes called collateral consequences. An experienced Indiana criminal lawyer can help you navigate the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 28, 2023 | Criminal Charges, Resisting Law Enforcement
Picture this: You’re driving on the road, and the police attempt to pull you over. If you fail to stop, that’s resisting law enforcement. Misdemeanor to Felony Typically, resisting law enforcement is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 365...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 12, 2021 | Resisting Law Enforcement
The crime of resisting law enforcement isn’t quite as straightforward as it seems. What does it mean to resist? If you refuse to follow an officer’s instructions, does that qualify as resistance? Does walking away? What if you do nothing at all? Under Indiana law,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 10, 2020 | Criminal Charges, Disorderly Conduct, First Amendment, Resisting Law Enforcement, Search and Seizure
Finding the Line Between Necessary and Excessive Force Attorneys Marc Lopez and Faith Alvarez recently discussed the sentiment behind the nationwide protests, the purpose and scope of qualified immunity, and the need for greater accountability for police officers....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 15, 2019 | Alcohol, Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, General, OVWI, Press Release, Resisting Law Enforcement, Trial Practice
Not Guilty of Felony Battery on a Police Officer Every single case at the Marc Lopez Law Firm is important. We recognize that our clients are people. They have families, jobs, and lives of their own, but the world doesn’t stop just because someone’s been...
