by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 25, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
A Second DUI Is Not “Just Another DUI” In Indiana, people usually say DUI or drunk driving. The formal charge is typically OVWI, which stands for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. You may also see it written as OWI. Different letters, same basic problem: the...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 18, 2026 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
First-Time DUI in Indiana Does Not Mean “No Jail” Let’s clear up a dangerous misunderstanding. A lot of people charged with their first OWI, DUI, or OVWI think the same thing: This is my first criminal case. I’ve never been in trouble before. They’re not going to put...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 11, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being arrested for drunk driving is unsettling. If you were just pulled over, handcuffed, and charged with a DUI in Hamilton County, you’re probably asking the same question everyone asks: What happens next? In Indiana, DUI is formally charged as Operating a Vehicle...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 4, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being charged with an OWI, DUI, or OVWI in Boone County can feel overwhelming. Most people have never been through the criminal justice system before, and the uncertainty can be just as stressful as the arrest itself. Understanding the process is the first step toward...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 27, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
Will You Go to Jail for a First OWI in Indiana? If this is your first OWI, DUI, or drunk driving arrest in Indiana, you’re probably asking the same question we hear all the time: Am I going to jail? The honest answer is the same one we give our clients every day: It...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 13, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, Jail Time, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
Being charged with drunk driving is frightening, especially if this is your first offense. One of the first questions people ask after an OWI or DUI arrest in Hamilton County is simple and urgent: Am I going to jail? The honest answer is, it depends. But for many...
