by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 10, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Nobody expects to be charged with a DUI, but it happens to normal people every day. In the State of Indiana, this is called operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVWI. Other states might call it DUI (driving under the influence) or OWI (operating while...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 24, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, THC
If you have a controlled substance in your system—such as marijuana, cocaine, or prescription medication—getting pulled over by police can be very bad news. The law in Indiana says that driving with drugs or a controlled substance in your body is treated the same as a...
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...
