by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 23, 2023 | Alcohol, Car Crash, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
An Indiana DUI, according to the charging information, is formally referred to as an OVWI or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A DUI and OVWI are interchangeable, DUI being the more commonly used term. A DUI resulting in serious bodily injury occurs when someone...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 12, 2023 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, 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 Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 6, 2023 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, people can be charged with a DUI even if they haven’t consumed alcohol. The State defines “intoxicated” as being under the influence of a wide range of substances, including alcohol, drugs, and other substances that can impair thought and...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 30, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, if a person has a history of substance abuse and criminal behavior, penalties for certain crimes can become more severe. The Recovery While Incarcerated (RWI) program is an option for defendants facing criminal charges and struggling with addiction. The...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 23, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’re suspected of drunk driving in Indiana and are asked to take a chemical test, it is important to comply as refusing the test will result in an automatic one-year license suspension. The test results, which determine the alcohol concentration equivalent...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 23, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you have been arrested for DUI/OWVI in Indiana and hold an out-of-state driver’s license, this can create potential problems because each state has its own licensing body and communication can break down. There are two situations where a person with an...
