by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 15, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Being charged with a DUI (or OVWI in Indiana) can be overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure about jail time, license suspension, or the court process ahead. In Indiana, DUI, OWI, OVWI, and DWI all refer to the same offense: operating a vehicle while intoxicated....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 12, 2025 | Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
Slip and fall incidents can happen unexpectedly anywhere in—from grocery stores and restaurants to sidewalks and apartment complexes—and they often leave victims feeling confused and unsure of what to do next. Under law, property owners have a duty to keep their...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 11, 2025 | Criminal Charges, First Amendment, Intimidation
Can a dark joke in a private Snapchat group really lead to felony charges in Indiana? Do you need a criminal defense attorney just for saying something edgy online? According to a recent Court of Appeals decision—not necessarily. This is a case about the limits of the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 10, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges
When you’re staring down criminal charges in Indiana, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is whether or not to take your case to trial. It’s not a decision you make lightly or make alone. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we’ve helped countless clients...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 10, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Law Update
Do you look Latino? Do you speak with an accent? Do you work with your hands? Congratulations! You just became suspicious in the eyes of federal law enforcement. And after the Supreme Court’s latest decision, you can be legally stopped and questioned for it. In Noem...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 8, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Indiana’s drunk driving laws are more complex than the familiar slogan “Over the limit, under arrest” suggests. In the state, the offense is known as OVWI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated), and while a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 5, 2025 | Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
Slip and falls in Indiana can become legal cases when someone is injured due to a property owner’s failure to maintain safe conditions or warn about hazards. To succeed, victims must prove negligence—that the property owner knew or should have known about the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 3, 2025 | Insurance, SDP
If you’re staring down a license suspension in Indiana, you’re probably asking the obvious question: How am I supposed to get to work? Whether it’s from a pending DUI or too many tickets piling up with the BMV, a suspended license doesn’t just affect your...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 1, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Getting arrested for DUI (or OVWI, as Indiana calls it) is intimidating, but it doesn’t mean a conviction is guaranteed. Police and prosecutors must follow strict rules, and when they don’t, the evidence can be thrown out. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, attorneys defend...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 29, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
Being in a car crash in Indianapolis can leave you overwhelmed with pain, stress, and uncertainty. Insurance companies count on victims trying to handle claims alone, which often leads to lowball settlements or misplaced blame. That’s why having a local Indianapolis...
