Criminal mischief may sound like a prank, but in the State of Indiana, it’s a serious crime that can result in jail time. Criminal mischief refers to any intentional damage or defacing of someone else’s property. This can include things like: breaking a window,...
For a lot of people facing Indiana DUI charges, this is a new situation. They haven’t been arrested before, and they don’t know what to expect. Here’s a brief overview of what a DUI defendant can expect. Where It Starts It all begins with the night (or day) you get...
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...
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...
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...
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...
