by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 9, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Search and Seizure
How Police Trick You into Letting Them Search Your Car At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we get calls every day from people who’ve been pulled over and had their vehicles searched, turning a simple traffic infraction into a much bigger problem. “I didn’t think I could say...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 7, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’ve been charged under Indiana Code § 9-30-5-2, you’re likely facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) offense. However, if your charge includes an “endangerment” enhancement under subsection (b), the stakes are much higher. A basic OWI...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 2, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General
When you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror or a police officer approaches you on the street, everything can change in an instant. You may think you’re innocent, but without the right words, you could regret what you say. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we’ve...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 1, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’re charged with DUI in Indiana, one legal phrase can significantly raise the stakes: “endangering a person.” At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we often see that this enhancement is frequently tacked onto DUI charges—even without accidents or injuries. Indiana law...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 24, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A second DUI charge in Indiana is significantly more serious than a first offense and is typically charged as a Level 6 felony if it occurs within seven years of the first conviction. This designation carries severe legal consequences including possible prison time,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 23, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Probation
Most people grow up believing the Constitution protects them from government intrusion. The Fourth Amendment guarantees your right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. But if you’ve been convicted of a crime in Indiana and sentenced to probation or...
