by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 27, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, Expungement, OVWI
If you’ve been arrested or convicted of a DUI in Indiana, the amount of time it stays on your record depends on your case outcome and whether you qualify for expungement. Expungement is the legal process of sealing your record from public view so that it no longer...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 22, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Expungement, Handgun
A Clean Slate and a Second Chance at the Second Amendment Getting a criminal record expunged in Indiana is more than just a legal victory. For many people, it’s an opportunity to move forward with dignity and reclaim lost rights. One of the biggest motivators? The...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 20, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
After being arrested for DUI / OWI in Indiana, many first-time offenders are shocked by how quickly their situation escalates. The process begins with an initial hearing, where charges are read and the judge determines how to handle the case. In most misdemeanor...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 15, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Search and Seizure
You’re at home, minding your business, when there’s an unexpected knock at the door. It’s the police. They don’t have a warrant, and they’re asking to come inside. Sound harmless? It’s not. This common investigative tactic, known as a knock and talk, is a backdoor...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 13, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A DUI in Indiana isn’t “just a ticket”—it’s a criminal charge that can carry serious consequences even if no one was hurt. Legally called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), this offense can lead to jail time, license suspension, fines, and a permanent...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 8, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Expungement
Most people don’t realize just how powerful Indiana’s expungement law really is. If you qualify, it gives you the right to legally say, “I’ve never been arrested or convicted.” That’s not a figure of speech, it’s a legal protection that changes lives. At the Marc...
