by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 20, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Facing a first-time DUI/OVWI charge in Indiana can be an overwhelming experience, bringing concerns about potential jail time, license suspension, and long-term consequences. Indiana’s OVWI laws are complex, with charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 15, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, DUI, OVWI
Driving under the influence (DUI) in Indiana isn’t limited to alcohol or illegal drugs—it extends to prescription medications as well. Under Indiana’s Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI) laws, any substance that impairs your ability to drive, whether legal or...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 13, 2025 | Alcohol, Bail, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Getting arrested for a DUI / OVWI in Indiana can result in varying jail times depending on several factors. Your blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of arrest significantly impacts your initial detention, as you cannot be released until your BAC falls below 0.08....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 6, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A third DUI offense in Indiana carries increasingly severe consequences, reflecting the state’s firm stance on repeat offenses. While a first DUI is treated as a wake-up call with relatively lenient penalties such as fines, probation, and mandatory alcohol...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 30, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Facing a second DUI charge in Indiana carries serious consequences, but the penalties depend heavily on timing. If the offense occurs more than seven years after the first, it is typically treated as a misdemeanor, which may result in jail time ranging from five days...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 16, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Facing DUI charges without clear evidence of driving is a frustrating and surprisingly common experience in Indiana. Many people find themselves accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI), even when the evidence is circumstantial or weak. Scenarios often...
