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Guilty Until Proven Innocent: DUI Law in Indiana

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: DUI Law in Indiana

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 30, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP

In the State of Indiana, a DUI arrest can lead to an immediate license suspension. It doesn’t matter that you haven’t been convicted of anything. If a certified chemical test reveals an alcohol concentration equivalent that’s greater than the legal...
What to Do When the Police Knock on Your Door

What to Do When the Police Knock on Your Door

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 29, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Search and Seizure

It’s late. There’s a knock at the door. You open it a crack, and suddenly there’s a boot wedged between your door and the frame. One wrong move, and you’re being charged with assaulting an officer. Sound far-fetched? It’s not. In just five minutes, you can learn the...
Traffic Stop Survival Guide: Don’t Sink Your Own Ship

Traffic Stop Survival Guide: Don’t Sink Your Own Ship

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 28, 2025 | Criminal Charges, General, Safe Driving

No one plans to get pulled over, but it happens every day—on your way home from work, after a late-night Taco Bell run, or just cruising through your own neighborhood. It’s a routine part of law enforcement, but make no mistake: a traffic stop is a legal event with...
Will You Go to Jail for Your First DUI in Indiana?

Will You Go to Jail for Your First DUI in Indiana?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 27, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI

Facing a first-time DUI in Indiana can be nerve-wracking, but jail time isn’t a certainty—especially if the offense is a basic Class C misdemeanor, with a BAC under 0.15, no accident, and no reckless behavior. Indiana law allows for varying degrees of DUI charges,...
Do You Qualify for Expungement in Indiana? Here’s What You Need to Know

Do You Qualify for Expungement in Indiana? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 22, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Expungement

Indiana’s Second Chance Law—commonly called the expungement law—isn’t just legal jargon. It’s a real, tangible opportunity to hit reset on your life. If you’ve ever been turned down for a job, denied housing, or felt stuck in the shadow of a past mistake, this law...
Charged with OWI Endangerment in Indiana? Don’t Panic—Read This First

Charged with OWI Endangerment in Indiana? Don’t Panic—Read This First

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 20, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI

Many people facing an OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) charge in Indiana are surprised to find “endangerment” attached to their case—especially when no one else was involved or hurt. Under Indiana law, a standard OWI charge is a Class C misdemeanor, but if...
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