Getting arrested for DUI / OVWI in Indiana can be a jarring experience. For many, one of the first questions is: How long will I be in jail? The answer depends on several factors, including your level of intoxication, criminal history, and the county where you were...
If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Indiana, you might be wondering whether it’s classified as a felony. The answer, as often is the case in legal matters, is: it depends. First-Time Offenders: When a DUI Can Be a Felony Even a first-time DUI can...
As a first-time offender of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI) in Indiana, you may feel overwhelmed and concerned about potential jail time. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we frequently receive calls from individuals in your position who have just been released...
Facing a DUI charge in Indiana can be an overwhelming experience. Should you cooperate with the police? What if you’re being offered a chemical test? As any experienced Indiana DUI lawyer will tell you, refusing a chemical test is never going to improve your...
Let’s look at an important topic that has the potential to make a bad situation a lot worse. A car crash comes with certain obligations, and fleeing the scene of an accident is never a good idea. When it’s combined with a DUI, it can compound your troubles. Car...
In the charging information, an Indiana DUI is officially referred to as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI), but it’s all the same. One term (OVWI) is formal, while the other (DUI) is more commonly used in informal, everyday language. Misdemeanor DUI...
