In Indiana, drunk driving is officially referred to as OWI—Operating While Intoxicated—under state law. While many people commonly use the term DUI, any legal paperwork will list the charge as OWI. The State of Indiana must prove three separate elements to secure a...
If you’ve been injured in a car crash in Indiana, the aftermath can feel chaotic and confusing. Between insurance claims, medical care, and missed work, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The first crucial step is to open a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance...
How Police Trick You into Letting Them Search Your Car At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we get calls every day from people who’ve been pulled over and had their vehicles searched, turning a simple traffic infraction into a much bigger problem. “I didn’t think I could say...
If you’ve been charged under Indiana Code § 9-30-5-2, you’re likely facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) offense. However, if your charge includes an “endangerment” enhancement under subsection (b), the stakes are much higher. A basic OWI...
After a car crash in Indiana, it’s easy to make costly mistakes in the chaos that follows. The top three pitfalls include failing to consult an injury attorney, giving a recorded statement to insurance companies, and trusting that those companies are looking out for...
When you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror or a police officer approaches you on the street, everything can change in an instant. You may think you’re innocent, but without the right words, you could regret what you say. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we’ve...
If you’re charged with DUI in Indiana, one legal phrase can significantly raise the stakes: “endangering a person.” At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we often see that this enhancement is frequently tacked onto DUI charges—even without accidents or injuries. Indiana law...
After an injury—whether a car crash or slip-and-fall—many injury victims make critical mistakes in the early hours and days that can seriously damage their legal claim. Insurance companies are trained to minimize payouts, and they’ll use your recorded statements,...
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,...
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...
