by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 26, 2026 | BMV, Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Hardship License, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Understanding OWI, DUI, Administrative Suspensions, and Your Options Getting arrested for a DUI in Indiana is jarring. One minute you’re going about your life, and the next you’re sitting in the back of a police car wondering what just happened, and what comes next....
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 12, 2026 | BMV, Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Hardship License, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
A night out that ends in flashing lights and handcuffs has a way of making everything feel urgent the next morning. If you were arrested for an OWI, OVWI, or DUI in Boone County, you’re probably asking one question above all others: Am I going to lose my driver’s...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 29, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
Not all DUIs are misdemeanors, and the difference matters Many people assume a DUI is always a misdemeanor. In Boone County, that assumption can be costly. While most drunk driving cases do start as misdemeanors, there are several situations where an OWI, DUI, or OVWI...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 8, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Hardship License, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
When someone calls our office after an OVWI arrest, the first worry we hear is simple. They want to know if they can keep driving. In Hamilton County and throughout Indiana, a license suspension often happens quickly. The court receives the chemical test results or...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 1, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Hardship License, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being arrested for a DUI, or as Indiana formally calls it, OVWI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated) is stressful, confusing, and often humiliating. Most people have no idea what to expect. You’re booked into jail, held until you’re sober, and eventually handed a...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 24, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, Hardship License, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, Specialized Driving Privileges
When you’re arrested for drunk driving in Indiana, one of the first questions people have is simple: “Is a DUI worse than a DWI?” Here’s the truth: In Indiana, it’s a trick question—because there is no difference between DUI and DWI. Other states love their acronyms....
