by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 8, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, OVWI, Rights
If you’ve seen the slogan, “Over the limit, under arrest,” you might think there’s a simple legal limit for drunk driving in Indiana. The truth is less straightforward. Indiana law doesn’t set one number that automatically makes someone “legal” or “illegal.” Instead,...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 1, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, OVWI, Rights
Getting arrested for DUI (or OVWI, as Indiana law calls it) can feel like the end of the road. Many people believe that once police have a breath test or blood result, conviction is guaranteed. That’s simply not the case. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we defend DUI...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 25, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
Being charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI/OVWI), also called Driving Under the Influence (DUI), is one of the most stressful situations you can face. The stakes are high: your driver’s license, your job, your insurance rates, your freedom, and your...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 18, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Implied Consent, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
Introduction: You’re Not Out of Options If you’ve been stopped by police and charged with DUI (sometimes called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI/OWI) in Indiana), it’s easy to feel like the fight is over before it starts. Many people assume a drunk driving...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 28, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
“The Officer Saw Me Do It, Why Would I Fight It?” If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Indiana, you’ve probably got a lot of questions. The most common one we hear is, “The officer saw everything. Why shouldn’t I just plead guilty and get it over with?” Or worse: “Do I...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 28, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, OVWI, Press Release
Congratulations to Attorney Marc Lopez—A Trusted Name in DUI / DWI Defense The Marc Lopez Law Firm is proud to announce that Attorney Marc Lopez recently served on the faculty of the 2025 Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) as part of its DUI Masters...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 16, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, OVWI, Rights
An Indiana police officer, on duty at the time, was charged with DUI / DWI (OWI)—including allegations consistent with drugged driving—and a jury found NOT GUILTY on all counts. The defense team from The Marc Lopez Law Firm—Naun Benitez and Zac Bailey—showed the...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 14, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, OVWI, Rights
In Indiana, the legal term for drunk driving is OWI, or Operating While Intoxicated. Many people say “DUI” or “OVWI,” but if you’re charged, your paperwork will read “OWI.” If you’ve been arrested, it may feel like the damage is already done. It’s not. The State still...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 7, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, OVWI, Rights
Charged with OWI and endangerment under Indiana Code § 9-30-5-2? Learn the difference between a basic OWI and an enhanced OWI charge to better understand why your next move matters. Not All OWIs Are Created Equal: The Truth About OWI with Endangerment in Indiana If...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 1, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, Jail Time, License Suspension, OVWI
If you’re facing DUI charges in Indiana, there’s one phrase in the law that carries a lot more weight than most people realize: “endangering a person.” At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we see it added to operating while intoxicated (DUI / OVWI) charges all the...
