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Does a First DUI or OVWI in Indianapolis Mean Jail Time?

Does a First DUI or OVWI in Indianapolis Mean Jail Time?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 20, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, OVWI, SDP

Frequently Asked Questions About a First OVWI / DUI in Indianapolis Will I Go to Jail for My First OVWI / DUI in Indianapolis? Most first-time OVWI / DUI offenders in Marion County are not sentenced to jail, especially when no one was injured and there are no unusual...
When a Traffic Stop Turns Violent: What Vulnerable Drivers Need To Know

When a Traffic Stop Turns Violent: What Vulnerable Drivers Need To Know

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 17, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, General

Police encounters are stressful for everyone, but they can become dangerous in a matter of seconds when an officer assumes someone is being defiant instead of recognizing that person is in crisis. For elderly drivers, stroke survivors, people with disabilities, and...
What to Do When Police Knock on Your Door Without a Warrant

What to Do When Police Knock on Your Door Without a Warrant

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 15, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Search and Seizure

Police at Your Door? Stay Calm and Think Before You Talk There are few things more unsettling than looking through the window and seeing police officers standing on your porch. Maybe they say they just want to ask a few questions. Maybe they say they’re investigating...
Do Police Need a Warrant to Use Your Phone Location Data?

Do Police Need a Warrant to Use Your Phone Location Data?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 14, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment, Search and Seizure

Yes. In Chatrie v. United States, decided June 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court held that police conduct a Fourth Amendment search when they obtain a person’s Google Location History data. That means the government generally needs a real warrant supported by...
What Happens After a Second DUI in Indiana? Jail, Felony Charges, License Penalties, and Defenses

What Happens After a Second DUI in Indiana? Jail, Felony Charges, License Penalties, and Defenses

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 13, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP

FAQ: Second DUI / OVWI in Indiana Is DUI the same as OVWI in Indiana? In everyday language, yes. People often say DUI, OWI, drunk driving, or OVWI. In Indiana criminal court, the formal charge is usually operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVWI. Does a second...
Protective Order in Indiana? Call a Protective Order Attorney Before It Controls Your Life

Protective Order in Indiana? Call a Protective Order Attorney Before It Controls Your Life

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 8, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, No Contact Order, Protection Order

Being served with a protective order can make an ordinary day feel like the floor just disappeared. One minute, you are trying to figure out what happened. The next, you are staring at court paperwork that may affect your home, your children, your job, your firearm...
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