by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 3, 2022 | BMV, DUI, Hardship License, License Suspension, OVWI, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Following a DUI / OVWI case, most defendants are concerned about their driving privileges. If you were convicted, there are at least a couple of things that are probably going to happen with your driver’s license. First of all, the BMV is going to require you carry...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 18, 2022 | DUI, HVSO, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI
A habitual vehicular substance offender—not to be confused with a habitual traffic violator—is someone who’s facing a criminal sentencing enhancement based on a history of DUI / OVWI convictions. Attorneys Matt Kroes and Zac Bailey recently discussed how this works....
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 30, 2021 | DUI, Jail Time, OVWI, Refusal, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
In Indiana, a second DUI / OVWI is treated much more seriously than a first offense. Whether it’s called an OWI, a DWI, or a DUI, Indiana formally categorizes these crimes as OVWI, or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. DUI: Not a “Normal” Crime Most crimes require...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 28, 2021 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, License Suspension, OVWI
Not all DUI / OVWI charges carry the same consequences. One way for things to become a lot more serious if for you to get a DUI / OVWI with a child in the car. This starts out as a Level 6 felony, which carries a maximum penalty of two-and-a-half years in prison and a...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 3, 2021 | Chemical Test, DUI, OVWI
DUI / OVWI, DWI, OVWI—they all essentially mean the same thing in Indiana, right? Well, there are actually three separate, distinct situations that can lead to a DUI / OVWI charge in Indiana. It’s worth being familiar with these scenarios because: 1) they can happen...