by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 19, 2024 | BMV, CDL, Chemical Test, DUI, License Suspension, OVWI, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), that license is issued by the state you live in. The rules that control the CDL, however, are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Federal rules concerning public safety tend to be strict, and...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 12, 2023 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, OVWI
How do Miranda rights fit together with Indiana DUIs? You know the drill: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you.” But when does this actually apply? In the State of Indiana, police aren’t required to read...
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,...
