by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 10, 2026 | DUI, Habitual Traffic Violator, Hardship License, HTV, Insurance, License Suspension, OVWI, Probationary License, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
We’re all dependent on motor vehicles to one degree or another. So what happens if you’re not allowed to drive? The State of Indiana can suspend your driver’s license for a number of reasons, including: accumulating excessive license points; driving without auto...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 1, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Hardship License, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Getting arrested for a second DUI in Indiana is not the same as getting arrested the first time. For starters, Indiana does not officially call it DUI. In this state, the charge is usually OVWI, which stands for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. People also use...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 16, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Hardship License, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Getting arrested for a DUI can feel overwhelming. One moment you’re driving, and the next you’re dealing with police questions, roadside tests, and the very real fear of losing your license, or worse. If you’ve been charged with a DUI, OWI, or OVWI in Indianapolis, it...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 26, 2026 | BMV, Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Hardship License, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Understanding OWI, DUI, Administrative Suspensions, and Your Options Getting arrested for a DUI in Indiana is jarring. One minute you’re going about your life, and the next you’re sitting in the back of a police car wondering what just happened, and what comes next....
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 12, 2026 | BMV, Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Hardship License, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
A night out that ends in flashing lights and handcuffs has a way of making everything feel urgent the next morning. If you were arrested for an OWI, OVWI, or DUI in Boone County, you’re probably asking one question above all others: Am I going to lose my driver’s...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 22, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Hardship License, License Suspension, OVWI, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Boone County, Indiana, you may be asking a simple but important question: What’s the difference between OWI and DUI? The short answer is this, there isn’t one. But the way Indiana uses the terms matters, especially when...
