by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 31, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment
The Four Things You Should Always Say If You’re Stopped by Police Getting stopped by the police can be nerve-wracking, even if you think you’ve done nothing wrong. Knowing what to say, and what not to say, can make all the difference. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 29, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Not all DUI cases in Boone County are misdemeanors, and assuming they are can have serious consequences. In Indiana, DUI, formally called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), may start as a misdemeanor, but certain factors can elevate the charge to a felony....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 22, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Boone County, Indiana, the difference between OWI, DUI, and OVWI can be confusing. Under Indiana law, they all refer to the same offense. Indiana uses the terms OWI or OVWI instead of DUI and focuses on operating a vehicle...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 17, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Handgun, Self-Defense
When Self-Defense Turns Into a Criminal Investigation If you’ve ever imagined what a true self-defense situation feels like, you probably picture the fear, the adrenaline, and the instinct to survive. What most people don’t picture is what comes next, the part where...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 15, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Getting arrested for an OVWI (DUI) in Johnson County is overwhelming, and the first 30 days after your arrest are critical. Most people spend some time in jail before release, and an automatic driver’s license suspension will follow at your initial court hearing...
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...
