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...
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...
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,...
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...
If you’re arrested for DUI / OVWI in Indiana, chances are good that your license will be suspended almost immediately. If you think it’s unfair that you’re being punished before you’re convicted, you have a point. The State, however, will say that no one has a right...
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...
