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Indiana Drunk Driving Charges Explained: DUI vs. DWI and What They Mean for You

Indiana Drunk Driving Charges Explained: DUI vs. DWI and What They Mean for You

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

In Indiana, terms like DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, and OVWI all refer to the same criminal charge: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Unlike other states that separate these acronyms, Indiana uses one legal framework that focuses on whether a person was operating a...
Hurt in Hamilton County? Don’t Miss the Legal Deadlines That Could Impact Your Claim

Hurt in Hamilton County? Don’t Miss the Legal Deadlines That Could Impact Your Claim

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 21, 2025 | Car Crash, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall

If you were hurt in Hamilton County whether on US 31, I 69, or anywhere else, Indiana law imposes strict deadlines that can threaten your ability to recover. Most personal injury claims must be filed within two years and missing that cutoff ends your right to pursue...
When Fear Turns Into a Felony: Understanding Voluntary Manslaughter in Indiana

When Fear Turns Into a Felony: Understanding Voluntary Manslaughter in Indiana

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 19, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Self-Defense

When the State of Indiana files a criminal charge, it does so for a reason. Sometimes the reason is obvious. Other times, the charging decision tells you exactly how prosecutors are interpreting the facts. The recent Whitestown shooting is a perfect example of this....
Self-Defense in Indiana: What You Need to Know When Criminal Charges Follow a Defensive Act

Self-Defense in Indiana: What You Need to Know When Criminal Charges Follow a Defensive Act

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 19, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense

Are You Facing Criminal Charges After Acting in Self-Defense? If you’re dealing with criminal charges because you had to protect yourself or someone else, you’re not alone. People call our office every week saying the same thing: “I only acted because I was scared for...
How Long After an Incident Can You Still Face DUI Charges in Indiana?

How Long After an Incident Can You Still Face DUI Charges in Indiana?

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

DUI charges in Indiana don’t always happen at the scene. Even if you weren’t arrested after a crash or traffic stop, you can still be charged days, weeks, or even months later, especially when blood is taken at the hospital. Delays often happen because officers wait...
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