by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 10, 2023 | DUI, OVWI
Nobody expects to be charged with a DUI, but it happens to normal people every day. In the State of Indiana, this is called operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVWI. Other states might call it DUI (driving under the influence) or OWI (operating while...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 24, 2023 | DUI, OVWI, THC
If you have a controlled substance in your system—such as marijuana, cocaine, or prescription medication—getting pulled over by police can be very bad news. The law in Indiana says that driving with drugs or a controlled substance in your body is treated the same as a...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 6, 2023 | DUI, OVWI, THC
Attorneys Matt Kroes and Zac Bailey recently discussed DUI / OVWI charges in Indiana that do not involve alcohol. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. Matt Kroes We get calls all the time pertaining to DUIs that don’t involve alcohol. For...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 30, 2022 | DUI, HVSO, OVWI
A person battling criminal charges and addiction at the same time may be eligible for Indiana’s Recovery While Incarcerated (RWI) program. This option is for people who have a history of substance abuse and arrests. A person in this position can face severe penalties....
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 23, 2022 | Chemical Test, DUI, OVWI
If you’re stopped by police on suspicion of drunk driving, the investigating officer is likely to ask you to take a chemical test. First things first: You should never refuse this test. Refusing the chemical test will earn you an automatic one-year license suspension,...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 23, 2022 | DUI, OVWI
If you’ve been arrested in Indiana for DUI / OVWI and you have an out-of-state driver’s license, this creates the potential for all sorts of problems. The big issue is that the U.S. doesn’t have a single administrative body that’s responsible for licensing drivers—it...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 4, 2022 | DUI, OVWI, Rights
When you’re charged with a crime, the State has an obligation to make you aware of the direct consequences of a potential conviction. If your attorney hasn’t already explained the maximum criminal penalties you’ll be facing, the judge will do so at your initial...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 8, 2022 | Defense to DUI / OVWI, DUI, OVWI
The State of Indiana takes DUI / OVWI charges very seriously. In many cases, it may even seem like a DUI / OVWI is being treated more harshly than other crimes. For example, let’s say two people with no criminal history are out at a bar and get into a fight. Criminal...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 10, 2022 | Chemical Test, DUI, Hardship License, License Suspension, OVWI, SDP, Specialized Driving Privileges
If you’re facing DUI / OVWI charges in the State of Indiana, you may have received a document in the mail that suggests you’ll be allowed to drive if you get a particular device installed in your vehicle. It’s important to understand that this is a promotional...
by The Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2022 | DUI, OVWI, Rights
In Indiana you have two records, your criminal record and your driving record. For your criminal record in Indiana, you can file for an expungement to get your DUI removed from your criminal history as well as any other criminal charges you may have. The Indiana law...
