by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 9, 2025 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, Expungement
Getting your criminal record expunged in Indiana isn’t just about wiping the slate clean—it’s about reclaiming your future. Whether you’re applying for a job, trying to rent an apartment, or volunteering at your kid’s school, your record can come back to haunt...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 3, 2025 | Alcohol, BMV, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Indiana, whether your driver’s license is immediately suspended depends on several factors. A suspension typically occurs if you tested at or above the legal limit (0.08 BAC) via breath or blood test, or if you refused chemical...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 30, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In the State of Indiana, a DUI arrest can lead to an immediate license suspension. It doesn’t matter that you haven’t been convicted of anything. If a certified chemical test reveals an alcohol concentration equivalent that’s greater than the legal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 29, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Search and Seizure
It’s late. There’s a knock at the door. You open it a crack, and suddenly there’s a boot wedged between your door and the frame. One wrong move, and you’re being charged with assaulting an officer. Sound far-fetched? It’s not. In just five minutes, you can learn the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 27, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Facing a first-time DUI in Indiana can be nerve-wracking, but jail time isn’t a certainty—especially if the offense is a basic Class C misdemeanor, with a BAC under 0.15, no accident, and no reckless behavior. Indiana law allows for varying degrees of DUI charges,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 20, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Many people facing an OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) charge in Indiana are surprised to find “endangerment” attached to their case—especially when no one else was involved or hurt. Under Indiana law, a standard OWI charge is a Class C misdemeanor, but if...