by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 6, 2023 | DUI, OVWI, THC
Attorneys Matt Kroes and Zac Bailey recently discussed DUI / OVWI charges in Indiana that do not involve alcohol. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Matt Kroes We get calls all the time pertaining to DUIs that don’t involve alcohol. For...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 30, 2022 | DUI, HVSO, OVWI
A person battling criminal charges and addiction at the same time may be eligible for Indiana’s Recovery While Incarcerated (RWI) program. This option is for people who have a history of substance abuse and arrests. A person in this position can face severe penalties....
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 | Sep 23, 2022 | DUI, OVWI
If you’ve been arrested in Indiana for DUI / OVWI and you have an out-of-state driver’s license, this creates the potential for all sorts of problems. The big issue is that the U.S. doesn’t have a single administrative body that’s responsible for licensing drivers—it...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 4, 2022 | DUI, OVWI, Rights
When you’re charged with a crime, the State has an obligation to make you aware of the direct consequences of a potential conviction. If your attorney hasn’t already explained the maximum criminal penalties you’ll be facing, the judge will do so at your initial...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 8, 2022 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, OVWI
The State of Indiana takes DUI / OVWI charges very seriously. In many cases, it may even seem like a DUI / OVWI is being treated more harshly than other crimes. For example, let’s say two people with no criminal history are out at a bar and get into a fight. Criminal...