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Facing a Second DUI in Indiana? Here’s Why the Stakes Are Higher Now

Facing a Second DUI in Indiana? Here’s Why the Stakes Are Higher Now

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 24, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI

A second DUI charge in Indiana is significantly more serious than a first offense and is typically charged as a Level 6 felony if it occurs within seven years of the first conviction. This designation carries severe legal consequences including possible prison time,...
Probation, Parole, and the Fourth Amendment: What You Need to Know in Indiana

Probation, Parole, and the Fourth Amendment: What You Need to Know in Indiana

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 23, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Probation

Most people grow up believing the Constitution protects them from government intrusion. The Fourth Amendment guarantees your right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. But if you’ve been convicted of a crime in Indiana and sentenced to probation or...
The Hidden Danger of Giving a Recorded Statement After an Indiana Car Crash

The Hidden Danger of Giving a Recorded Statement After an Indiana Car Crash

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 20, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured in a car crash in Indiana, one of the first calls you may receive is from an insurance adjuster asking for a recorded statement. While it may seem like a simple formality, agreeing to that statement can seriously damage your claim. Insurance...
Can You Challenge a Protective Order in Indiana?

Can You Challenge a Protective Order in Indiana?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 19, 2025 | No Contact Order, Protection Order

The short answer? Absolutely. If you’ve been served with a protective order in Indiana, the law gives you the chance to fight back—but there’s a deadline, and it comes fast. A protective order can turn your life upside down. It can restrict where you go, who you talk...
Wishful Thinking: The Truth About Wet Reckless and Indiana DUIs

Wishful Thinking: The Truth About Wet Reckless and Indiana DUIs

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 17, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI

Many people facing DUI charges in Indiana ask about “wet reckless” as a way to avoid the harsh consequences of a conviction. In states like California, a wet reckless is a plea deal that reduces a DUI to reckless driving involving alcohol, often resulting in lighter...
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