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Facing a Second DUI in Indiana? Here’s Why the Stakes Are Higher Now

Facing a Second DUI in Indiana? Here’s Why the Stakes Are Higher Now

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 24, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI

A second DUI charge in Indiana is significantly more serious than a first offense and is typically charged as a Level 6 felony if it occurs within seven years of the first conviction. This designation carries severe legal consequences including possible prison time,...
Wishful Thinking: The Truth About Wet Reckless and Indiana DUIs

Wishful Thinking: The Truth About Wet Reckless and Indiana DUIs

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 17, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI

Many people facing DUI charges in Indiana ask about “wet reckless” as a way to avoid the harsh consequences of a conviction. In states like California, a wet reckless is a plea deal that reduces a DUI to reckless driving involving alcohol, often resulting in lighter...
Will You Lose Your License Right Away After a DUI in Indiana?

Will You Lose Your License Right Away After a DUI in Indiana?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 3, 2025 | Alcohol, BMV, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP

If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Indiana, whether your driver’s license is immediately suspended depends on several factors. A suspension typically occurs if you tested at or above the legal limit (0.08 BAC) via breath or blood test, or if you refused chemical...
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: DUI Law in Indiana

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: DUI Law in Indiana

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 30, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP

In the State of Indiana, a DUI arrest can lead to an immediate license suspension. It doesn’t matter that you haven’t been convicted of anything. If a certified chemical test reveals an alcohol concentration equivalent that’s greater than the legal...
Will You Go to Jail for Your First DUI in Indiana?

Will You Go to Jail for Your First DUI in Indiana?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 27, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI

Facing a first-time DUI in Indiana can be nerve-wracking, but jail time isn’t a certainty—especially if the offense is a basic Class C misdemeanor, with a BAC under 0.15, no accident, and no reckless behavior. Indiana law allows for varying degrees of DUI charges,...
Charged with OWI Endangerment in Indiana? Don’t Panic—Read This First

Charged with OWI Endangerment in Indiana? Don’t Panic—Read This First

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 20, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI

Many people facing an OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) charge in Indiana are surprised to find “endangerment” attached to their case—especially when no one else was involved or hurt. Under Indiana law, a standard OWI charge is a Class C misdemeanor, but if...
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