Congratulations to Attorney Marc Lopez—A Trusted Name in DUI / DWI Defense The Marc Lopez Law Firm is proud to announce that Attorney Marc Lopez recently served on the faculty of the 2025 Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) as part of its DUI Masters...
An Indiana police officer, on duty at the time, was charged with DUI / DWI (OWI)—including allegations consistent with drugged driving—and a jury found NOT GUILTY on all counts. The defense team from The Marc Lopez Law Firm—Naun Benitez and Zac Bailey—showed the...
In Indiana, the legal term for drunk driving is OWI, or Operating While Intoxicated. Many people say “DUI” or “OVWI,” but if you’re charged, your paperwork will read “OWI.” If you’ve been arrested, it may feel like the damage is already done. It’s not. The State still...
Charged with OWI and endangerment under Indiana Code § 9-30-5-2? Learn the difference between a basic OWI and an enhanced OWI charge to better understand why your next move matters. Not All OWIs Are Created Equal: The Truth About OWI with Endangerment in Indiana If...
If you’re facing DUI charges in Indiana, there’s one phrase in the law that carries a lot more weight than most people realize: “endangering a person.” At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we see it added to operating while intoxicated (DUI / OVWI) charges all the...
If you’re staring down your second DUI charge in Indiana, it’s time to throw out the playbook from your first offense. This isn’t just a rerun. It’s a sequel with significantly higher stakes—and it might be the kind that doesn’t come with a happy ending unless you act...
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “wet reckless” thrown around. Maybe someone told you it was the secret to avoiding a DUI. In some places, it might even be a solid piece of advice. But if you are facing a DUI in Indiana, it is time for a reality check. Wet reckless might...
In Indiana, a second DUI is treated much more seriously than a first offense. Whether it’s called an OWI, a DWI, or a DUI, Indiana formally categorizes these crimes as OVWI, or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. DUI: Not a “Normal” Crime Most crimes require that...
If you’ve recently been arrested for a DUI in Indiana, one of the first questions that might cross your mind is: Is my driver’s license already suspended? It’s a fair question—and the honest answer is: it depends. This is where things start to get complicated. As any...
Getting arrested for DUI in Indiana is stressful. As any Indiana DUI lawyer can tell you, though, it’s the immediate driver’s license suspension that really adds injury to the insult. When a defendant’s driving privileges are suspended before they’ve been convicted,...
