by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 21, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been charged with DUI in Indiana, it’s likely under the state’s specific term—OVWI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated). Unlike the more familiar acronyms DUI or OWI, Indiana’s definition emphasizes “operating” rather than “driving,” meaning you can be...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 17, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Resisting Law Enforcement
Let’s talk about a crime that gets filed all the time—one that’s easy for the State to charge, tough to fight in court, and carries long-term consequences that most people don’t even think about. We’re talking about resisting law enforcement, sometimes called...
by Morgan Clark | Apr 15, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Expungement, Probation
When facing a criminal charge in Indiana, resolving your case is the immediate goal. However, “finality” doesn’t always mean what people think it does. Depending on how your case concludes, your legal obligations might persist long after the courtroom drama ends....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 14, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
DUI checkpoints are legal in Indiana, but only if law enforcement strictly follows a set of constitutional guidelines established by the courts. These checkpoints must adhere to six core requirements: a neutral, pre-approved operational plan; a legitimate focus on...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 8, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens the right to keep and bear arms. However, this right is subject to certain limitations, especially when it intersects with criminal convictions. In Indiana, a conviction for domestic battery carries...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 7, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are a critical component of DUI investigations, developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. These roadside evaluations consist of three...
