by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 26, 2023 | Criminal Charges, General
In the State of Indiana, criminal recklessness occurs when someone performs an act that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person. This can be charged regardless of whether the act was committed: recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally. Criminal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 12, 2023 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
How do Miranda rights fit together with Indiana DUIs? You know the drill: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you.” But when does this actually apply? In the State of Indiana, police aren’t required to read...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 5, 2023 | Criminal Charges, General
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you probably have a lot of questions about what comes next. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, defending clients and guiding them through the criminal process is what we do. The First Step So what happens after you’re charged? The first...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 21, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’ve been charged with an Indiana DUI, there are probably a few things you don’t understand. To begin with, a DUI in Indiana is formally known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (or OVWI). It starts as a Class C misdemeanor, carrying a maximum penalty of 60...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 7, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, General, OVWI
If you’re facing criminal charges for an Indiana DUI, there are a few things you should know. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated—or OVWI—starts as a misdemeanor charge. There are certain situations, however, where that misdemeanor charge can become a felony. One...
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...
