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 8, 2026 | Car Crash, Chemical Test, Collision, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being arrested for drunk driving in Indiana is one of the most stressful moments a person can experience. The stop happens fast, the officer believes you are intoxicated, and suddenly you are facing a criminal charge that could affect your license, your job, your...
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 | May 25, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
A Second DUI Is Not “Just Another DUI” In Indiana, people usually say DUI or drunk driving. The formal charge is typically OVWI, which stands for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. You may also see it written as OWI. Different letters, same basic problem: the...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 18, 2026 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
First-Time DUI in Indiana Does Not Mean “No Jail” Let’s clear up a dangerous misunderstanding. A lot of people charged with their first OWI, DUI, or OVWI think the same thing: This is my first criminal case. I’ve never been in trouble before. They’re not going to put...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 11, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being arrested for drunk driving is unsettling. If you were just pulled over, handcuffed, and charged with a DUI in Hamilton County, you’re probably asking the same question everyone asks: What happens next? In Indiana, DUI is formally charged as Operating a Vehicle...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 4, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being charged with an OWI, DUI, or OVWI in Boone County can feel overwhelming. Most people have never been through the criminal justice system before, and the uncertainty can be just as stressful as the arrest itself. Understanding the process is the first step toward...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 27, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
Will You Go to Jail for a First OWI in Indiana? If this is your first OWI, DUI, or drunk driving arrest in Indiana, you’re probably asking the same question we hear all the time: Am I going to jail? The honest answer is the same one we give our clients every day: It...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 20, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Most people assume a DUI or OWI arrest in Indiana is just one legal problem. They think about going to court, standing before a judge, and defending against the criminal charge. What many people do not realize is that an Indiana drunk driving arrest can create a...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 13, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, Jail Time, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
Being charged with drunk driving is frightening, especially if this is your first offense. One of the first questions people ask after an OWI or DUI arrest in Hamilton County is simple and urgent: Am I going to jail? The honest answer is, it depends. But for many...
