by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 24, 2023 | DUI, License Suspension, OVWI
An Indiana DUI can come in a few different forms. It’s officially known as OVWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated), and there are different criminal charges depending on the amount of alcohol detected in your body. A certified chemical test is designed to...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 10, 2023 | DUI, OVWI
Nobody expects to be charged with a DUI, but it happens to normal people every day. In the State of Indiana, this is called operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVWI. Other states might call it DUI (driving under the influence) or OWI (operating while...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 24, 2023 | DUI, OVWI, THC
If you have a controlled substance in your system—such as marijuana, cocaine, or prescription medication—getting pulled over by police can be very bad news. The law in Indiana says that driving with drugs or a controlled substance in your body is treated the same as a...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 6, 2023 | DUI, OVWI, THC
Attorneys Matt Kroes and Zac Bailey recently discussed DUI / OVWI charges in Indiana that do not involve alcohol. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Matt Kroes We get calls all the time pertaining to DUIs that don’t involve alcohol. For...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 30, 2022 | DUI, HVSO, OVWI
A person battling criminal charges and addiction at the same time may be eligible for Indiana’s Recovery While Incarcerated (RWI) program. This option is for people who have a history of substance abuse and arrests. A person in this position can face severe penalties....
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 23, 2022 | Chemical Test, DUI, OVWI
If you’re stopped by police on suspicion of drunk driving, the investigating officer is likely to ask you to take a chemical test. First things first: You should never refuse this test. Refusing the chemical test will earn you an automatic one-year license suspension,...
