by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 20, 2022 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, a Habitual Vehicular Substance Offender (HVSO) enhancement can result in a severe sentence increase based on a history of DUI/OVWI convictions. It can be triggered by a third DUI/OVWI conviction within the last 10 years or a fourth DUI/OVWI conviction...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 23, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, THC
For those of you who aren’t familiar, delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol is very similar to its cousin, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which is more commonly known as THC. In common terms, THC is the special ingredient in marijuana that gets you high. We’ve previously posted...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 16, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Theft
Can parents get in trouble for the actions of their children? Without a doubt, the answer is yes. This is especially true if—as appears to be the case in the above video—the child is an instrument of the parents’ control. Using your child to steal is a questionable...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 9, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
In the age of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, there are countless videos out there that raise some fundamental questions about self-defense. In the state of Indiana, there are two things that everybody should know about self-defense claims. Number One: Imminent...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 25, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense, Theft
Violent crime is trending upwards in Indianapolis and that includes auto thefts. Indiana law explicitly allows you to defend yourself against an attempted carjacking. Generally speaking, the statute allows people to defend themselves. It also specifically lists your...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 18, 2021 | BMV, Criminal Charges, SDP
The answer is absolutely yes. If you’re driving on a suspended license or driving without a license, there’s a real possibility you could end up in jail. But let’s back up for a moment. How does a driver’s license get suspended? In Indiana there are two types of...
