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...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 17, 2023 | Chemical Test, DUI, OVWI, THC
Let’s look at a topic that doesn’t receive enough attention in Indiana—DUIs that don’t revolve around alcohol. It might surprise you to learn that you can be charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated even if you haven’t been drinking. How does this...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 27, 2023 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, OVWI
If you or someone you know is facing an Indiana DUI charge, it’s important to understand that there are ways to fight back. Depending on the situation, some strategies might be more effective than others. No one wants to be facing criminal charges, and it’s easy...
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 | 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,...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 10, 2022 | Chemical Test, DUI, Hardship License, License Suspension, OVWI, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you’re facing DUI / OVWI charges in the State of Indiana, you may have received a document in the mail that suggests you’ll be allowed to drive if you get a particular device installed in your vehicle. It’s important to understand that this is a promotional...
