by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, DUI, Handgun, OVWI, Search and Seizure, THC
Getting pulled over is stressful. Blue lights flash behind you, your pulse spikes, and suddenly an officer is standing at your window asking questions that could change the course of your night, or your life. Police officers are trained to ask the same three questions...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 25, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, Search and Seizure
What to Do When Police Claim to Smell Marijuana in Indiana You’re driving home. It’s been a good night. Suddenly, the red and blue lights pop up behind you. You pull over, thinking it’s a routine stop. Then the officer says the five words that make your stomach drop:...
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...
