by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 25, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, Search and Seizure
What to Do When Police Claim to Smell Marijuana in Indiana You’re driving home. It’s been a good night. Suddenly, the red and blue lights pop up behind you. You pull over, thinking it’s a routine stop. Then the officer says the five words that make your stomach drop:...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 23, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Is OWI worse than DUI in Indiana? No. OWI and DUI are the same offense under Indiana law. The difference is purely terminology. Indiana uses OWI, while other states use DUI. Why does Indiana use the term OWI instead of DUI? Indiana law focuses on operating a vehicle,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 18, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Handgun, Search and Seizure
You follow the law. You carry your firearm responsibly. You never expect that a routine traffic stop could end with you in handcuffs for a gun you legally own. Unfortunately, it happens more often than people realize, and most drivers don’t know enough about their...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 16, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
What is the difference between DUI, OWI, and OVWI in Indiana? In Indiana, DUI is a commonly used term, but the actual criminal charge is OVWI, which stands for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. You may also hear OWI used interchangeably. They all refer to drunk...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 11, 2026 | Firm Update, General
We are proud to announce that Attorney Marc Lopez has been selected to Super Lawyers, and Attorneys Naun Benitez and Zac Bailey have been selected to Rising Stars. These distinctions are not based on applications or self-promotion. They are earned through a rigorous,...
