by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 26, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Frequently Asked Questions About DUI License Suspensions in Indiana 1. Is my driver’s license automatically suspended after a DUI arrest in Indiana? Not always, but it can be. After a DUI (OWI) arrest in Indiana, your license may be suspended administratively by the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 19, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Frequently Asked Questions About CDL DUIs in Indiana Can I lose my CDL for a DUI in my personal vehicle? Yes. In Indiana, a DUI, OWI, or OVWI conviction in your personal vehicle still results in a one-year CDL disqualification. It does not matter that you were off...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 12, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Being arrested for OWI, OVWI, or DUI in Boone County often raises immediate concerns about losing your driver’s license, which can seriously disrupt daily life. In Indiana, DUI charges are legally called OWI or OVWI and can be based on alcohol, drugs, or both without...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 5, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A first-time OVWI or DUI charge in Boone County can be far more serious than many people expect. Indiana law allows drivers to be charged not only for alcohol but also for impairment caused by illegal drugs, prescription medications, or a combination of substances....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 29, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Not all DUI cases in Boone County are misdemeanors, and assuming they are can have serious consequences. In Indiana, DUI, formally called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), may start as a misdemeanor, but certain factors can elevate the charge to a felony....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 22, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Boone County, Indiana, the difference between OWI, DUI, and OVWI can be confusing. Under Indiana law, they all refer to the same offense. Indiana uses the terms OWI or OVWI instead of DUI and focuses on operating a vehicle...
