by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 14, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, drunk driving is officially referred to as OWI—Operating While Intoxicated—under state law. While many people commonly use the term DUI, any legal paperwork will list the charge as OWI. The State of Indiana must prove three separate elements to secure a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 11, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in a car crash in Indiana, the aftermath can feel chaotic and confusing. Between insurance claims, medical care, and missed work, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The first crucial step is to open a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance...
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 | Jul 7, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’ve been charged under Indiana Code § 9-30-5-2, you’re likely facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) offense. However, if your charge includes an “endangerment” enhancement under subsection (b), the stakes are much higher. A basic OWI...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 3, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
After a car crash in Indiana, it’s easy to make costly mistakes in the chaos that follows. The top three pitfalls include failing to consult an injury attorney, giving a recorded statement to insurance companies, and trusting that those companies are looking out for...
