by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 4, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
When facing criminal charges, it’s important to understand that there are not only direct consequences, such as a criminal sentence and monetary fine, but also collateral consequences. One such collateral consequence is difficulty traveling to Canada. Canada...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 29, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment
For folks who don’t follow the NFL, Deshaun Watson is a talented athlete who’s currently embroiled in quite a bit of legal trouble. Watson’s alleged misconduct has resulted in 22 civil cases being filed against him, 13 of which had criminal complaints attached. This...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 22, 2022 | Handgun, Law Update
Indiana is now what’s known as a constitutional carry state. That means you no longer need a license to carry a handgun. Sounds simple, right? It’s actually anything but. Article 1, Section 32 of the Indiana Constitution says the people shall have a right to...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 15, 2022 | Criminal Charges, Expungement
Indiana’s expungement laws offer a great opportunity for Hoosiers who are tired of past mistakes interfering with their present. To expunge a misdemeanor in the State of Indiana, you have to wait five years from the date of conviction. For a felony conviction that’s...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 8, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI
In the state of Indiana, DUI/OVWI charges are taken very seriously and are treated more harshly than other crimes. Unlike other criminal charges such as disorderly conduct or battery, which require the state to prove intent, DUI/OVWI charges do not have a mens rea...
