by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 3, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, DUI convictions do not automatically disappear after seven years. While the seven-year mark affects whether a new DUI charge is classified as a felony, the original DUI remains on your permanent record. A new offense more than seven years after a prior DUI...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 31, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized transportation, but crashes involving these vehicles are becoming more common. If you’re in an Uber-related crash in Indiana—whether as a passenger, pedestrian, or another driver—it’s essential to take...
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 28, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges are a serious and distressing accusation that can have far-reaching consequences. In Indiana, domestic violence encompasses rude, insolent, or angry physical contact against someone in your household, which can include a spouse, ex-spouse,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 27, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Navigating a DUI arrest in Indiana can be a daunting experience, especially when it comes to understanding how it impacts your driver’s license. Immediate license suspensions often occur if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher, typically enforced at...
