by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 31, 2025 | CDL, Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP
People ask this all the time: What actually happens with a first-time DUI? And the answer is… it depends. There’s no one-size-fits-all outcome, and if you’ve been arrested for DUI in Indiana, the road ahead can feel like a minefield. The good news? We’ve been down...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 24, 2025 | BMV, Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
The Shock of a Suspended License Picture this: You get pulled over, the officer suspects you’ve been drinking, and they ask you to take a breath or blood test. Maybe you were confused. Maybe you weren’t given a clear explanation of the consequences. Maybe you didn’t...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 12, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP
Facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI) charge in Indiana can be stressful and confusing, especially if you refused a chemical test. Many people believe that refusing to take a breath or blood test will prevent the state from gathering evidence against...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 10, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP
If you’ve been charged with a second DUI (referred to as OVWI in Indiana), you may be wondering why the consequences are so much harsher than your first offense. Many people are caught off guard by the severity of Indiana’s laws regarding repeat drunk driving...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 26, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (DUI / OVWI) in Hamilton County, Indiana, is a serious matter that requires immediate attention and careful navigation of the legal process. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we understand how overwhelming this...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 24, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
When facing an OVWI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated) charge, understanding the different types of tests used to measure intoxication is crucial. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we frequently receive questions about the differences between roadside tests and those...
