by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 1, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 24, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
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,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 23, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Probation
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 17, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 16, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Domestic Violence
Strangulation isn’t just a serious word—it’s a serious charge. In Indiana, a strangulation arrest can turn your life upside down in a matter of hours. What might feel like a heated moment, an argument that got out of hand, or an act you didn’t think twice about can...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 6, 2025 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
It’s never great to repeat a mistake. With an Indiana DUI, however, the consequences of a second (or third) offense have the potential to turn your life upside down. No one should face DUI charges on their own, especially not if they already have a criminal...
