by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 24, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
If you’ve been arrested after standing up for yourself or someone else, you may be wondering what happened. After all, Indiana is clear on where it stands: “[I]t is the policy of this state” to preserve a citizen’s right to protect themselves, their home, and others...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 22, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Indiana, pleading guilty right away may feel like the easiest solution—but it can cause lasting damage to your future. In Indiana, the official charge is called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), and the legal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 19, 2025 | Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
Slip and falls can happen almost anywhere—grocery stores, sidewalks, parking lots, or apartment buildings—and are often caused by hazards like wet floors, uneven pavement, poor lighting, or ice. In Indiana, these cases fall under premises liability law, which holds...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 17, 2025 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, Expungement
Getting an expungement can make a big difference in your life. It doesn’t erase what happened, but in most cases it clears your public record. That means better job prospects, more housing options, and fewer awkward conversations about your past. If you’re...
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...
