by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 8, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI
In the state of Indiana, DUI/OVWI charges are taken very seriously and are treated more harshly than other crimes. Unlike other criminal charges such as disorderly conduct or battery, which require the state to prove intent, DUI/OVWI charges do not have a mens rea...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 13, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’re facing DUI/OVWI charges in Indiana, you may have received a letter in the mail suggesting you get an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. It’s important to understand that this is a promotional strategy and not a letter from the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, Expungement, OVWI
In Indiana, it is possible to file for an expungement to remove a DUI from your criminal record, but the expungement process has limitations. After a waiting period of five years for misdemeanors and eight years for felonies, you can file for an expungement, which...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 29, 2021 | Alcohol, BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’re charged with DUI / OVWI in Indiana, the State doesn’t wait until you’ve been convicted to suspend your driving privileges. Assuming that you consented to a certified chemical test, and those results showed you with an alcohol concentration equivalent of...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 1, 2020 | Alcohol, COVID-19, Criminal Charges, DUI, General, OVWI
Drinking Passes the Time, But It Also Increases Your Tolerance Attorneys Marc Lopez and Lorie Brown recently discussed the daily stresses of healthcare professionals, how DUI is different from other criminal charges, and why it’s probably a good idea to proceed with...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 26, 2020 | Alcohol, COVID-19, General, Press Release
The big news in Indiana right now is the stay-at-home order. Everyone knows by now that Governor Eric Holcomb has instructed Hoosiers not to go out any more than they absolutely have to, but I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss a few other executive orders...