by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 29, 2026 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General
When a police officer starts asking questions, most people want to explain. They want to be helpful. They want to prove they have nothing to hide. That instinct can be dangerous. Police questioning is not a casual conversation. It is part of a criminal investigation,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 27, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General
No one facing a criminal case wants more bad news. Unfortunately, one of the worst things that can happen while you have a pending case or you’re on probation is getting arrested again. That new arrest can create a problem called a seven-day hold. A seven-day hold can...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 25, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
FAQ: Second OVWI, DUI, and Repeat Drunk Driving Charges in Indiana Is DUI the same thing as OVWI in Indiana? In everyday conversation, yes. People say DUI, OWI, drunk driving, and OVWI to describe the same general category of offense. In Indiana, the formal charge is...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 22, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Search and Seizure
What to Know About Police Searches, Warrants, and Your Criminal Defense When the police search your car, your home, your phone, or your backpack, the evidence they find can change the entire direction of a criminal case. That is why search and seizure law matters. The...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 18, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
FAQ: First-Time OVWI, DUI, and OWI Charges in Indiana Can a first-time DUI / OVWI offender go to jail in Hamilton County? Yes. A first-time DUI / OVWI offender can go to jail in Hamilton County because jail is within the possible sentencing range for criminal charges...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 15, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Handgun
You’re driving home after dinner with your family. Red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Your stomach drops. You pull over. You’re a lawful gun owner. You believe in transparency. You don’t think you’ve done anything wrong. Then the officer walks up and...
