by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 15, 2020 | DUI, Habitual Traffic Violator, Hardship License, HTV, Insurance, License Suspension, OVWI, Probationary License, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
In today’s society, people are more reliant than ever on automobiles to get to-and-from the places they need to be. Indiana is trying to curb some of that dependence by investing heavily in a public transportation system, but it seems impossible to phase out personal...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 1, 2017 | DUI, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal
Imagine you’ve just been pulled over by a police officer. He’s asked you to get out of your car and perform various roadside tests—following a flashlight pen, walking an imaginary line, and standing on one leg. You’re probably tired from a hard...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 10, 2013 | Habitual Traffic Violator, License Suspension
Being charged with a DUI / OVWI has an immediate impact on your driver’s license. Unlike most crimes, you do not have to be convicted of DUI / OVWI for it to affect your license. When it comes to your driver’s license, merely being arrested for DUI /...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 7, 2009 | DUI, HTV, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI
Two times this past weekend I was asked the question, “Do I need an attorney to help on my OVWI? I just want to plead guilty and get it over with.” My answer both times was “Yes.” If you are arrested and charged with Operating a...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 1, 2009 | DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI
If a Police Officer has probable cause to believe a person Operated a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), at some point the Police Officer will read that person the Indiana Implied Consent Statute. Essentially, the Police will tell the suspect that they must take the...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 13, 2009 | DUI, Habitual Traffic Violator, HTV, License Suspension, OVWI
If you have been arrested for an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, DUI / OVWI, you need to be aware of Indiana’s Habitual Traffic Violator / HTV statutes. You could be facing a serious license suspension. One of the more common Habitual Traffic Violator /...
