by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 24, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Indiana can lead to an automatic license suspension, even before you’re convicted of any crime. Under Indiana’s implied consent law, simply driving in the state means you’ve agreed to take a breath, blood, or urine...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 20, 2025 | Battery, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Trial Practice
Facing criminal charges can be daunting, especially when your freedom is on the line. In Indiana, battery charges can escalate quickly, and for those accused, the consequences of a conviction are life-altering. The Marc Lopez Law Firm recently achieved a victory in a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 19, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI/DUI) charge as a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder in Indiana can be devastating, leading to severe penalties that threaten both your career and livelihood. CDL drivers are held to stricter standards, with a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 18, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence, No Contact Order
Domestic violence is one of the most serious charges you can face in Indiana. It carries significant legal penalties and long-term consequences that can disrupt your life, relationships, and reputation. If you or someone you know is facing allegations of domestic...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 17, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A second DUI arrest in Indiana carries serious legal consequences, with penalties varying based on the timing of the offense. If the second DUI occurs within seven years of the first conviction, it is automatically charged as a Level 6 felony, bringing the possibility...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 13, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
Facing criminal charges is an overwhelming and stressful experience, especially when your actions were taken in self-defense. Many people find themselves in legal trouble after defending themselves from an attack, unsure of how the law applies to their situation. If...