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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 10, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges
When you’re staring down criminal charges in Indiana, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is whether or not to take your case to trial. It’s not a decision you make lightly or make alone. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we’ve helped countless clients...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 10, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Law Update
Do you look Latino? Do you speak with an accent? Do you work with your hands? Congratulations! You just became suspicious in the eyes of federal law enforcement. And after the Supreme Court’s latest decision, you can be legally stopped and questioned for it. In Noem...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 8, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Indiana’s drunk driving laws are more complex than the familiar slogan “Over the limit, under arrest” suggests. In the state, the offense is known as OVWI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated), and while a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 1, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Getting arrested for DUI (or OVWI, as Indiana calls it) is intimidating, but it doesn’t mean a conviction is guaranteed. Police and prosecutors must follow strict rules, and when they don’t, the evidence can be thrown out. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, attorneys defend...
