Practice Areas

Criminal Defense in Ohio and Indiana

As a former United States Marine, Matt Chapel brings a relentless attitude and never-say-die spirit to his brand of trial advocacy and criminal defense. You will find no truer friend and legal partner when you are charged with a crime in Ohio or Indiana. Matt has served clients for over three decades with a solid reputation for securing acquittals or even avoiding trials and charges altogether. If you are charged with a crime – or even if you think you might be charged – the attorney you choose can be your most crucial decision.

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DUI OVI Penalties Ohio

Ohio calls DUI Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI), and it carries severe penalties. These are impacted by factors like the type and amount of substance abused, other occupants in the vehicle, property damage, injuries, and deaths. Matt Chapel can mount an effective defense against OVI in Ohio.

DUI OWI Penalties Indiana

Indiana calls Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), and it can be charged when operating any vehicle while impaired. Law Enforcement officers can also charge you after a Field Sobriety Test (FST) that does not include a Blood Alcohol (BAC) Test.

Assault & Battery Charges

Assault and Battery charges can be misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the crime and its circumstances. They are interpreted somewhat differently in Ohio and Indiana and can be levied as separate charges, so your legal representation needs experience in both jurisdictions.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence in Ohio and Domestic Battery in Indiana have differing applications and can also accompany other charges. Both states levy severe penalties for these crimes, so you need an attorney who understands that every story has two sides and will ensure yours is understood.

Drug Charges

Drug Charges are complex and can differ in Ohio and Indiana, but both states routinely levy multiple charges in alleged drug offenses, like Possession, Trafficking, and Manufacturing. All carry severe penalties, so your criminal defense trial lawyer needs to know how to defend you with skill.

DUI OWI OVI

DUI (Driving Under the Influence), OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), or OVI (Operating a Vehicle under the Influence) carry extremely stringent punishments in Ohio and Indiana. Your attorney needs to know how to defend against each one, including challenging any tests performed by law enforcement.

No Contact and Protective Orders

Also called Restraining Orders, No Contact and Protective Orders can be issued by the court before you receive a fair hearing, but they can be terminated when proven to be precipitated under false pretenses. Trial Lawyer Matt Chapel knows how to represent your interests in these matters aggressively.

ARRESTED IN OHIO OR INDIANA?

If you are charged with a crime – or even if you just think you might be charged – the attorney you choose can be the most important decision you make.

Call us at (260) 387-6236

Why Choose Matt Chapel for Criminal Defense in Ohio and Indiana?

Matthew W. Chapel has extensive experience and advanced training as a trial lawyer, tuned explicitly to mounting vigorous defenses for clients charged with crimes in Ohio and Indiana. Matt believes the best definition of a “trial lawyer” is a true friend who goes the distance to ensure your rights are protected and you have every chance to avoid prosecution and penalties

In addition to a Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, Ohio, Matt’s exceptional skills were honed at Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming and in becoming a National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Master Advocate. A former United States Marine, Matt brings a devil dog’s tenacity and relentlessness to every case, and he leaves no stone unturned in mounting your defense.

Call us at (260) 387-6236

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Contact Trial Lawyer Matthew W. Chapel in Fort Wayne immediately to ensure your rights are protected and explore your legal defense options. Matt offers a free consultation to review your case and offer advice on your next steps.

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(260) 387-6236

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110 W Berry St Suite 1904Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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