by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 15, 2023 | BMV, DUI, Habitual Traffic Violator, Hardship License, HTV, OVWI, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you’ve found yourself facing a suspended license in Indiana due to multiple speeding tickets, a DUI conviction, or a pending DUI case, you might be wondering if there’s any way to regain your driving privileges. The good news is that Indiana offers a solution in...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 25, 2023 | Car Crash, Collision, DUI, OVWI, Property Damage
If you’re in a car accident, it’s very important that you do not leave the scene. This is especially true if you think that you may be charged with an Indiana DUI. If you hit something with your vehicle and don’t stick around, this can compound your troubles. It can...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 4, 2023 | DUI, OVWI
Getting an Indiana DUI is no joke, but you know what can make it worse? Having kids in the car when you get pulled over. Standard Indiana DUI Typically, an Indiana DUI starts off as a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 60 days in jail and a $500...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 14, 2023 | BMV, DUI, Hardship License, License Suspension, OVWI, Probationary License, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you’re charged with an Indiana DUI, you may have to worry about losing your driving privileges before you even go to court. But did you know that there’s something called specialized driving privileges that can allow you to keep driving while your case is...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 23, 2023 | Car Crash, Collision, DUI, Jail Time, OVWI
In the charging information, an Indiana DUI is officially referred to as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI), but it’s all the same. One term (OVWI) is formal, while the other (DUI) is more commonly used in informal, everyday language. Misdemeanor DUI...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 2, 2023 | BMV, DUI, Hardship License, License Suspension, OVWI, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
For a lot of people facing Indiana DUI charges, this is a new situation. They haven’t been arrested before, and they don’t know what to expect. Here’s a brief overview of what a DUI defendant can expect. Where It Starts It all begins with the night (or day) you get...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 12, 2023 | Chemical Test, Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, OVWI
How do Miranda rights fit together with Indiana DUIs? You know the drill: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you.” But when does this actually apply? In the State of Indiana, police aren’t required to read...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 21, 2023 | DUI, OVWI
If you’ve been charged with an Indiana DUI, there are probably a few things you don’t understand. To begin with, a DUI in Indiana is formally known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (or OVWI). It starts as a Class C misdemeanor, carrying a maximum penalty of 60...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 7, 2023 | DUI, OVWI
If you’re facing criminal charges for an Indiana DUI, there are a few things you should know. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated—or OVWI—starts as a misdemeanor charge. There are certain situations, however, where that misdemeanor charge can become a felony. One...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 24, 2023 | DUI, License Suspension, OVWI
An Indiana DUI can come in a few different forms. It’s officially known as OVWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated), and there are different criminal charges depending on the amount of alcohol detected in your body. A certified chemical test is designed to...
