by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 17, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, OVWI, Rights
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “wet reckless” thrown around. Maybe someone told you it was the secret to avoiding a DUI. In some places, it might even be a solid piece of advice. But if you are facing a DUI in Indiana, it is time for a reality check. Wet reckless might...
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 | Jun 3, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, License Suspension, OVWI, Refusal, Rights, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you’ve recently been arrested for a DUI in Indiana, one of the first questions that might cross your mind is: Is my driver’s license already suspended? It’s a fair question—and the honest answer is: it depends. This is where things start to get complicated. As any...
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 27, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, Jail Time, OVWI, Rights
If you’re reading this, chances are either you or someone you care about is facing a first-time DUI charge in Indiana. You’re nervous. You want answers. You might be asking the million-dollar question: Am I going to jail for this? The lawyerly answer is: It...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 20, 2025 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, DUI, OVWI, Rights
At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, we hear this question all the time: “I got pulled over for a DUI. They’re saying I endangered someone—but I was by myself. How is that possible?” “I’ve been charged with OWI in Indiana, and no one else was even on the road. How can they say...
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 | May 7, 2025 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, Defenses, Implied Consent, OVWI, Refusal, Rights
Don’t Let a Traffic Stop Dictate Your Future You’re pulled over late at night. The officer asks if you’ve had anything to drink. Next thing you know, you’re standing on one leg, walking heel-to-toe, and following a pen with your eyes. Then you hear those dreaded...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 5, 2025 | DUI, Jail Time, OVWI
If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Indiana, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what comes next. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, our staff of Indiana DUI lawyers understand the anxiety and confusion that follow an arrest. We’re here to guide you through...
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...
