by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 22, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, Handgun
Getting arrested is scary, but if you’re caught with both guns and drugs, the situation can become even worse. Indiana law has strict rules that can increase your punishment if you have both at the same time. This could mean more jail time and higher fines. If you or...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 21, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been charged with DUI in Indiana, it’s likely under the state’s specific term—OVWI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated). Unlike the more familiar acronyms DUI or OWI, Indiana’s definition emphasizes “operating” rather than “driving,” meaning you can be...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 18, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
After a car crash in Indiana, many people are overwhelmed by injuries, medical bills, and the pressure of dealing with insurance companies eager to settle quickly—and cheaply. These companies use tactics like questioning fault, denying injury connections, limiting...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 17, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Resisting Law Enforcement
Let’s talk about a crime that gets filed all the time—one that’s easy for the State to charge, tough to fight in court, and carries long-term consequences that most people don’t even think about. We’re talking about resisting law enforcement, sometimes called...
by Morgan Clark | Apr 15, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Expungement, Probation
When facing a criminal charge in Indiana, resolving your case is the immediate goal. However, “finality” doesn’t always mean what people think it does. Depending on how your case concludes, your legal obligations might persist long after the courtroom drama ends....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 14, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
DUI checkpoints are legal in Indiana, but only if law enforcement strictly follows a set of constitutional guidelines established by the courts. These checkpoints must adhere to six core requirements: a neutral, pre-approved operational plan; a legitimate focus on...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 11, 2025 | Car Crash, Personal Injury
Social media is an everyday part of life, but after a car crash in Indiana, it can become a serious liability in your personal injury case. Insurance companies actively monitor platforms for content that can cast doubt on your claims. Even seemingly harmless photos,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 10, 2025 | No Contact Order, Protection Order
Being served with a protective order in Indiana can feel like your life has been turned upside down. You might be wrestling with feelings of confusion, frustration, or anger. What’s important to know is that this legal matter doesn’t have to define your future. A...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 8, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens the right to keep and bear arms. However, this right is subject to certain limitations, especially when it intersects with criminal convictions. In Indiana, a conviction for domestic battery carries...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 7, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are a critical component of DUI investigations, developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. These roadside evaluations consist of three...
