by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 4, 2024 | Chemical Test, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you’re facing charges for a first-time DUI (also known as OVWI) in Indiana, a major concern on your mind might be whether you’ll be required to install an ignition interlock device. An ignition interlock is a breathalyzer device installed in your vehicle, requiring...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 28, 2024 | DUI, OVWI, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you’ve recently been arrested for an Indiana DUI/OVWI, you’re likely familiar with the Ignition Interlock Device (IID). This court-ordered device is often a condition of Specialized Driving Privileges (SDP), allowing you to drive legally while your case is...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 21, 2024 | Chemical Test, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
If you’re facing DUI (driving under the influence) or OVWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated) charges in Indiana, knowing your rights around Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) is crucial to building a sound defense. Here at the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 14, 2024 | Chemical Test, DUI, OVWI, THC
Can You Be Charged With a DUI in Indiana if You Have Marijuana in Your System? Marijuana is legal in several states, but Indiana isn’t one of them. Unfortunately, this can lead to complications for drivers who find themselves facing DUI charges. One common...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 7, 2024 | Chemical Test, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, OVWI, Refusal
If you’re facing a DUI charge in Indiana, it’s possible that the term chemical test refusal will come up. This comes up when an officer is conducting a DUI investigation, and the driver refuses to take a chemical test. According to Indiana’s implied consent statute,...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 30, 2024 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, OVWI, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or OVWI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated) in Indiana is stressful enough, but what’s often even more surprising is how quickly a person’s driver’s license can be suspended—even before a conviction. If you’ve...
