by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 10, 2025 | CDL, Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
When a Night Out Turns Into a Criminal Charge Most people charged with DUI didn’t start their night planning to get arrested. Maybe it was dinner with friends. Maybe it was a couple beers at the game. Then the next morning you’re waking up on a concrete bench under...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 31, 2025 | CDL, Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP
People ask this all the time: What actually happens with a first-time DUI? And the answer is… it depends. There’s no one-size-fits-all outcome, and if you’ve been arrested for DUI in Indiana, the road ahead can feel like a minefield. The good news? We’ve been down...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 19, 2025 | CDL, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, License Suspension, OVWI, Rights
If you’re a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder in Indiana, facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI / DUI) charge can be catastrophic for your career and livelihood. Unlike regular drivers, CDL holders are subject to stricter laws, harsher...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 20, 2025 | Car Crash, CDL, Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, Implied Consent, Insurance, Jail Time, License Suspension, Nurse, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
When you’re charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Indiana—or “Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated” (OVWI) as it’s officially called—it can feel like the world is crashing down around you. Suddenly, you’re worried about jail time, losing your driver’s...
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 | Dec 29, 2023 | BMV, CDL, Chemical Test, DUI, OVWI
Let’s take a look at an Indiana DUI topic that doesn’t get enough attention—the impact of a DUI arrest on a person’s commercial driver’s license (CDL). Regulations and standards for CDLs are controlled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In the State...
