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...
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...
