by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 13, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A DUI in Indiana isn’t “just a ticket”—it’s a criminal charge that can carry serious consequences even if no one was hurt. Legally called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), this offense can lead to jail time, license suspension, fines, and a permanent...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 10, 2025 | Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
Slip and falls can cause serious physical, emotional, and financial hardship. In Indiana, the value of a slip and fall case depends on many factors, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the severity of your injuries. The more extensive your...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 8, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Expungement
Most people don’t realize just how powerful Indiana’s expungement law really is. If you qualify, it gives you the right to legally say, “I’ve never been arrested or convicted.” That’s not a figure of speech, it’s a legal protection that changes lives. At the Marc...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 6, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
A second DUI charge in Indiana is far more serious than a first offense. Under Indiana law, being convicted of a second DUI within seven years automatically makes it a felony—a designation that carries lifelong consequences. Judges and prosecutors view repeat offenses...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 3, 2025 | Car Crash, Personal Injury
Being in a car crash can turn your world upside down in an instant, leaving you stressed and unsure of what to do next. The Marc Lopez Law Firm emphasizes that the first 24 hours after a crash are crucial for protecting your health, rights, and future. The first step...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 1, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General
Most people believe they know the “right to remain silent” by heart. They’ve heard it on TV, in movies, or from friends who’ve had a run-in with law enforcement. But here’s the hard truth: your silence can be used against you, and in some cases, it has been the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 29, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Getting pulled over for drunk driving is stressful, but refusing a chemical test in Indiana can make things far worse. Under Indiana’s Implied Consent Law, drivers are required to submit to a certified chemical test—usually a breath or blood test—if an officer has...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 26, 2025 | Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
Slip and falls in Indiana often leave victims dealing with more than just embarrassment—they can bring serious injuries, medical bills, and time away from work. These cases fall under premises liability law, which holds property owners responsible when unsafe...
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...
