by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 8, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
When someone is arrested for OVWI in Hamilton County, one of the first concerns is whether they will be able to keep driving. Indiana law allows for quick license suspensions based on chemical test results or refusals, often before people fully understand what is...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 1, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Being arrested for DUI/OVWI in Indianapolis is overwhelming, and most people leave jail with more questions than answers especially about their license, court dates, and the need for a lawyer. In Indiana, DUI and OVWI mean the same thing, and after an arrest, the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 24, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In Indiana, terms like DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, and OVWI all refer to the same criminal charge: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Unlike other states that separate these acronyms, Indiana uses one legal framework that focuses on whether a person was operating a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 17, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
DUI charges in Indiana don’t always happen at the scene. Even if you weren’t arrested after a crash or traffic stop, you can still be charged days, weeks, or even months later, especially when blood is taken at the hospital. Delays often happen because officers wait...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 10, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Most DUI arrests in Indiana start as ordinary nights out that quickly turn into confusing, frightening experiences. The charge in Indiana will be an OVWI, also referred to as a DUI, or OWI, but they all mean the same, and they can all have severe consequences....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 3, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, SDP
Being charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), or DWI, in Hendricks County can put your driving privileges at immediate risk. Under Indiana law, the State often requests a license suspension right after your arrest and sometimes before evidence is...
