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 | 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 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 17, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Not all second DUI arrests are treated the same under Indiana law. The severity of the charge and potential penalties depend on when the second arrest occurs in relation to your first conviction. Second DUI Within Seven Years – Felony Charge If your second DUI arrest...
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...
