by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 10, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges
You are driving home after a long day. You see the red and blue lights behind you. Your stomach drops. Even when you know you have done nothing wrong, the stress hits instantly. You pull over, take a breath, and wait for the officer to approach. Before you can say a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 8, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
When someone is arrested for OVWI in Hamilton County, one of the first concerns is whether they will be able to keep driving. Indiana law allows for quick license suspensions based on chemical test results or refusals, often before people fully understand what is...
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 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...
