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 20, 2026 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Most people assume a DUI or OWI arrest in Indiana is just one legal problem. They think about going to court, standing before a judge, and defending against the criminal charge. What many people do not realize is that an Indiana drunk driving arrest can create a...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 6, 2026 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, License Suspension, Nurse, OVWI, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you’re a licensed professional in Indiana, an OWI can create a problem that reaches far beyond criminal court. Yes, there may be fines, court dates, and license consequences. But for many people, the bigger threat is what happens to their career. A drunk driving...
