by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 28, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Search and Seizure
You’re pulled over. The blue lights are flashing. The officer is polite, and everything seems routine. Then you hear it: “Go ahead and pop the trunk for me.” It sounds like an order. It feels like an order. Most people comply without a second thought. But here’s the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 3, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Search and Seizure
If you’re a lawful gun owner in Indiana, a simple traffic stop can get complicated fast. Maybe you were driving home late. Maybe you rolled a stop sign or drifted over the center line. Nothing major, until the red and blue lights appear behind you. The officer walks...
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 9, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Search and Seizure
How Police Trick You into Letting Them Search Your Car At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we get calls every day from people who’ve been pulled over and had their vehicles searched, turning a simple traffic infraction into a much bigger problem. “I didn’t think I could say...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 29, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Search and Seizure
It’s late. There’s a knock at the door. You open it a crack, and suddenly there’s a boot wedged between your door and the frame. One wrong move, and you’re being charged with assaulting an officer. Sound far-fetched? It’s not. In just five minutes, you can learn the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 30, 2025 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Search and Seizure
Getting pulled over by the police can be nerve-wracking, especially if they want to search your car. Do you have to let them? What are your rights? Knowing the rules can help you stay calm and protect yourself. In Indiana, the law protects you from illegal searches...
