by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 24, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
An Indiana DUI can come in a few different forms. It’s officially known as OVWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated), and there are different criminal charges depending on the amount of alcohol detected in your body. A certified chemical test is designed to...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 10, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Nobody expects to be charged with a DUI, but it happens to normal people every day. In the State of Indiana, this is called operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVWI. Other states might call it DUI (driving under the influence) or OWI (operating while...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 24, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, THC
If you have a controlled substance in your system—such as marijuana, cocaine, or prescription medication—getting pulled over by police can be very bad news. The law in Indiana says that driving with drugs or a controlled substance in your body is treated the same as a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 10, 2023 | Criminal Charges
Do you know what Miranda rights are? Miranda rights offer protection for a person in police custody. If you’re arrested, the police are required to tell you that you have the right to remain silent and the right to speak to a lawyer. Where Miranda Rights Come From The...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 27, 2023 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General
Have you ever wondered how difficult it is to have your criminal charges dismissed? An experienced Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer can walk you through everything you need to know. This blog will also explain why dismissals are not very common in criminal cases. ...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 20, 2023 | Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence
Attorneys Marc Lopez and Anthony Benitez recently discussed crimes of domestic violence in the State of Indiana. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Marc Lopez Domestic violence isn’t a fun topic, but it’s something that we...
