by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 1, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General
Most people believe they know the “right to remain silent” by heart. They’ve heard it on TV, in movies, or from friends who’ve had a run-in with law enforcement. But here’s the hard truth: your silence can be used against you, and in some cases, it has been the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 29, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Getting pulled over for drunk driving is stressful, but refusing a chemical test in Indiana can make things far worse. Under Indiana’s Implied Consent Law, drivers are required to submit to a certified chemical test—usually a breath or blood test—if an officer has...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 24, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
If you’ve been arrested after standing up for yourself or someone else, you may be wondering what happened. After all, Indiana is clear on where it stands: “[I]t is the policy of this state” to preserve a citizen’s right to protect themselves, their home, and others...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 22, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Indiana, pleading guilty right away may feel like the easiest solution—but it can cause lasting damage to your future. In Indiana, the official charge is called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), and the legal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 15, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Being charged with a DUI (or OVWI in Indiana) can be overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure about jail time, license suspension, or the court process ahead. In Indiana, DUI, OWI, OVWI, and DWI all refer to the same offense: operating a vehicle while intoxicated....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 11, 2025 | Criminal Charges, First Amendment, Intimidation
Can a dark joke in a private Snapchat group really lead to felony charges in Indiana? Do you need a criminal defense attorney just for saying something edgy online? According to a recent Court of Appeals decision—not necessarily. This is a case about the limits of the...
