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 | 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 | Oct 14, 2024 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, THC
In Indiana, you can be charged with a Marijuana DUI even if you’re not actively high, as the law does not differentiate between active THC and inactive metabolites in your system. This means you could face charges simply for having THC in your body, even if the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 23, 2024 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI, THC
When it comes to DUI charges in Indiana, the deck is stacked in favor of the State. This is simply the way it is. Between a criminal judge’s inclination to believe officer testimony and the statutory presumption written into the Indiana Code, the State expects...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 24, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, THC
Dealing with DUI charges in Indiana can be overwhelming, particularly with numerous myths circulating. These misconceptions can add to the stress and result in bad decisions during an already difficult period. This blog debunks the five most common misconceptions...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 17, 2023 | DUI, OVWI, THC
In the State of Indiana, the phrase DUI is shorthand for the crime of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The statute in question isn’t concerned with drinking so much as it is with being in a state of intoxication while driving. There are many ways to become...
