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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 6, 2025 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
It’s never great to repeat a mistake. With an Indiana DUI, however, the consequences of a second (or third) offense have the potential to turn your life upside down. No one should face DUI charges on their own, especially not if they already have a criminal...
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 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,...
