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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 6, 2018 | Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Resisting Law Enforcement
If a police officer can’t articulate a good-faith belief that you’ve broken the law, you don’t have to identify yourself.If a police officer does believe you’ve broken the law, he can demand ID.When it comes to competing narratives, judges tend to believe cops.It...
