by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 3, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, DUI convictions do not automatically disappear after seven years. While the seven-year mark affects whether a new DUI charge is classified as a felony, the original DUI remains on your permanent record. A new offense more than seven years after a prior DUI...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 27, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Navigating a DUI arrest in Indiana can be a daunting experience, especially when it comes to understanding how it impacts your driver’s license. Immediate license suspensions often occur if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher, typically enforced at...
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 3, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Even a first-time DUI arrest in Indiana can have serious and immediate consequences. There are bound to be some inconveniences associated with criminal charges, but an experienced Indiana DUI lawyer can help minimize the disruptions to your daily life. Given the...
