by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 16, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, DUI, Firm Update, OVWI, Press Release
An Indiana police officer, charged with DUI/DWI (legally OWI) while on duty, was recently found not guilty on all counts by a jury. The defense team from The Marc Lopez Law Firm—attorneys Naun Benitez and Zac Bailey—successfully demonstrated that the State’s case...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 22, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, Handgun
Getting arrested is scary, but if you’re caught with both guns and drugs, the situation can become even worse. Indiana law has strict rules that can increase your punishment if you have both at the same time. This could mean more jail time and higher fines. If you or...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 21, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, THC
While neighboring states have made recreational or medical marijuana legal, Indiana upholds strict prohibition. Classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, marijuana possession and distribution are penalized under stringent state laws. Knowing the law’s stance on...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 15, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, DUI, OVWI
Driving under the influence (DUI) in Indiana isn’t limited to alcohol or illegal drugs—it extends to prescription medications as well. Under Indiana’s Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI) laws, any substance that impairs your ability to drive, whether legal or...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 10, 2024 | Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, Handgun
If police find you in possession of both drugs and firearms, your life is about to get a lot more complicated. The combination of guns and drugs can result in severe penalties, and you owe it to yourself and your family to speak to an experienced Indiana criminal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 6, 2023 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, people can be charged with a DUI even if they haven’t consumed alcohol. The State defines “intoxicated” as being under the influence of a wide range of substances, including alcohol, drugs, and other substances that can impair thought and...
