by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 3, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Search and Seizure
If you’re a lawful gun owner in Indiana, a simple traffic stop can get complicated fast. Maybe you were driving home late. Maybe you rolled a stop sign or drifted over the center line. Nothing major, until the red and blue lights appear behind you. The officer walks...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 1, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Being arrested for DUI/OVWI in Indianapolis is overwhelming, and most people leave jail with more questions than answers especially about their license, court dates, and the need for a lawyer. In Indiana, DUI and OVWI mean the same thing, and after an arrest, the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 28, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
If you’re injured in Indiana because of someone else’s negligence, the process ahead can feel confusing and overwhelming. The Marc Lopez Law Firm breaks this down into four clear phases: Investigation, Demand and Negotiation, Lawsuit and Discovery, and Trial. During...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 26, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence, No Contact Order, Protection Order
If you’re reading this, you may be feeling confused, worried or overwhelmed about being charged with domestic battery. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we understand how much is at stake. Your freedom. Your future. Your relationships. This is not just another legal...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 14, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
When someone is injured in an Indiana car crash, handling the claim alone can quickly become overwhelming. What first appears to be a simple process often turns complicated once medical treatment, insurance statements, or disputed fault enter the picture. Real...
