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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 17, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Many people facing DUI charges in Indiana ask about “wet reckless” as a way to avoid the harsh consequences of a conviction. In states like California, a wet reckless is a plea deal that reduces a DUI to reckless driving involving alcohol, often resulting in lighter...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 10, 2025 | Child Custody, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence, DUI, Family Law, Firm Update, General, No Contact Order, OVWI, Press Release, Protection Order
On June 7, 2025, Attorney Marc Lopez co-presented at the Indiana State Bar Association’s Solo & Small Firm Conference, leading a CLE session titled: What You Don’t Know Can Kill Your Case: The Intersection of Family and Criminal Law. Co-presenting alongside...
