When you’re charged with a crime, the State has an obligation to make you aware of the direct consequences of a potential conviction. If your attorney hasn’t already explained the maximum criminal penalties you’ll be facing, the judge will do so at your initial...
The State of Indiana takes DUI / OVWI charges very seriously. In many cases, it may even seem like a DUI / OVWI is being treated more harshly than other crimes. For example, let’s say two people with no criminal history are out at a bar and get into a fight. Criminal...
In Indiana you have two records, your criminal record and your driving record. For your criminal record in Indiana, you can file for an expungement to get your DUI removed from your criminal history as well as any other criminal charges you may have. The Indiana law...
Almost every day of my life, I talk to people who’ve been accused of crimes and are trying to avoid conviction. In many cases, the person ends up hiring me, because I’m good at what I do. In plenty of other cases, the person has a valid reason for choosing another...
On October 26, 2018, Attorney Matt Kroes with the Marc Lopez Law Firm argued a DUI / OVWI case before the Indiana Court of Appeals. Attorney Kroes’ argument was focused on two issues: (1) the validity of an Indiana DUI / OVWI checkpoint, and (2)the proper...
