by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 10, 2026 | DUI, Habitual Traffic Violator, Hardship License, HTV, Insurance, License Suspension, OVWI, Probationary License, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
We’re all dependent on motor vehicles to one degree or another. So what happens if you’re not allowed to drive? The State of Indiana can suspend your driver’s license for a number of reasons, including: accumulating excessive license points; driving without auto...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 8, 2026 | Car Crash, Chemical Test, Collision, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being arrested for drunk driving in Indiana is one of the most stressful moments a person can experience. The stop happens fast, the officer believes you are intoxicated, and suddenly you are facing a criminal charge that could affect your license, your job, your...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 1, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Hardship License, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Getting arrested for a second DUI in Indiana is not the same as getting arrested the first time. For starters, Indiana does not officially call it DUI. In this state, the charge is usually OVWI, which stands for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. People also use...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 25, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
A Second DUI Is Not “Just Another DUI” In Indiana, people usually say DUI or drunk driving. The formal charge is typically OVWI, which stands for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. You may also see it written as OWI. Different letters, same basic problem: the...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 18, 2026 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
First-Time DUI in Indiana Does Not Mean “No Jail” Let’s clear up a dangerous misunderstanding. A lot of people charged with their first OWI, DUI, or OVWI think the same thing: This is my first criminal case. I’ve never been in trouble before. They’re not going to put...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 11, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being arrested for drunk driving is unsettling. If you were just pulled over, handcuffed, and charged with a DUI in Hamilton County, you’re probably asking the same question everyone asks: What happens next? In Indiana, DUI is formally charged as Operating a Vehicle...
