by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 18, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
Introduction: You’re Not Out of Options If you’ve been stopped by police and charged with DUI (sometimes called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI/OWI) in Indiana), it’s easy to feel like the fight is over before it starts. Many people assume a drunk driving...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 28, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
“The Officer Saw Me Do It, Why Would I Fight It?” If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Indiana, you’ve probably got a lot of questions. The most common one we hear is, “The officer saw everything. Why shouldn’t I just plead guilty and get it over with?” Or worse: “Do I...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 6, 2025 | DUI, Jail Time, OVWI, Refusal, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
In Indiana, a second DUI is treated much more seriously than a first offense. Whether it’s called an OWI, a DWI, or a DUI, Indiana formally categorizes these crimes as OVWI, or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. DUI: Not a “Normal” Crime Most crimes require that...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 3, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you’ve recently been arrested for a DUI in Indiana, one of the first questions that might cross your mind is: Is my driver’s license already suspended? It’s a fair question—and the honest answer is: it depends. This is where things start to get complicated. As any...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 16, 2025 | Chemical Test, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, SDP
When it comes to Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges in Indiana, timing and procedural details are crucial. In Indiana, facing a DUI charge can be an overwhelming experience, and one that should be treated...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 7, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, Implied Consent, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
Don’t Let a Traffic Stop Dictate Your Future You’re pulled over late at night. The officer asks if you’ve had anything to drink. Next thing you know, you’re standing on one leg, walking heel-to-toe, and following a pen with your eyes. Then you hear those dreaded...
