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 | May 30, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, OVWI, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Getting arrested for DUI in Indiana is stressful. As any Indiana DUI lawyer can tell you, though, it’s the immediate driver’s license suspension that really adds injury to the insult. When a defendant’s driving privileges are suspended before they’ve been convicted,...
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 | Apr 28, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
You’re driving home when the flashing red and blue lights pop up behind you. The officer walks up, asks if you’ve been drinking, and suddenly you’re in a situation you never thought you’d be in. Hi, I’m Marc Lopez, former DUI prosecutor turned defense attorney, and...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 21, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
You’ve heard of DUI. Maybe even OWI. But if you’ve been charged in Indiana, chances are you’re dealing with something called an OVWI. It stands for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, and it covers everything from weaving in your lane to full-blown crashes. Whether...
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...
