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...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 30, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, OVWI, Rights
Indiana DUI / OWI Cases: Why Timing Matters More Than You Think If you’ve been charged with a DUI, known in Indiana as OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), you might assume the case comes down to one number: your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). That’s what most...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 23, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
Introduction: When a “Friendly” Traffic Stop Turns Into a DUI Investigation You’re driving home. The officer who pulls you over is polite, conversational, even reassuring. Maybe you hear, “I’m probably just going to give you a warning.” Then comes the question:“Have...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 9, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, OVWI, Rights
If you were recently arrested for OWI, DUI, or another alcohol or drug related offense in Indiana, you’re probably overwhelmed with questions. One of the most common questions we hear at Marc Lopez Law Firm is: “Why do I need to complete an alcohol evaluation if my...
