If you’ve been charged under Indiana Code § 9-30-5-2, you’re likely facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) offense. However, if your charge includes an “endangerment” enhancement under subsection (b), the stakes are much higher. A basic OWI...
When you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror or a police officer approaches you on the street, everything can change in an instant. You may think you’re innocent, but without the right words, you could regret what you say. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we’ve...
If you’re charged with DUI in Indiana, one legal phrase can significantly raise the stakes: “endangering a person.” At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we often see that this enhancement is frequently tacked onto DUI charges—even without accidents or injuries. Indiana law...
A second DUI charge in Indiana is significantly more serious than a first offense and is typically charged as a Level 6 felony if it occurs within seven years of the first conviction. This designation carries severe legal consequences including possible prison time,...
Most people grow up believing the Constitution protects them from government intrusion. The Fourth Amendment guarantees your right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. But if you’ve been convicted of a crime in Indiana and sentenced to probation or...
Many people facing DUI charges in Indiana ask about “wet reckless” as a way to avoid the harsh consequences of a conviction. In states like California, a wet reckless is a plea deal that reduces a DUI to reckless driving involving alcohol, often resulting in lighter...