by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 24, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A second DUI charge in Indiana is significantly more serious than a first offense and is typically charged as a Level 6 felony if it occurs within seven years of the first conviction. This designation carries severe legal consequences including possible prison time,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 17, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Many people facing DUI charges in Indiana ask about “wet reckless” as a way to avoid the harsh consequences of a conviction. In states like California, a wet reckless is a plea deal that reduces a DUI to reckless driving involving alcohol, often resulting in lighter...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 6, 2025 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
It’s never great to repeat a mistake. With an Indiana DUI, however, the consequences of a second (or third) offense have the potential to turn your life upside down. No one should face DUI charges on their own, especially not if they already have a criminal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 3, 2025 | Alcohol, BMV, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Indiana, whether your driver’s license is immediately suspended depends on several factors. A suspension typically occurs if you tested at or above the legal limit (0.08 BAC) via breath or blood test, or if you refused chemical...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 30, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In the State of Indiana, a DUI arrest can lead to an immediate license suspension. It doesn’t matter that you haven’t been convicted of anything. If a certified chemical test reveals an alcohol concentration equivalent that’s greater than the legal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 27, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Facing a first-time DUI in Indiana can be nerve-wracking, but jail time isn’t a certainty—especially if the offense is a basic Class C misdemeanor, with a BAC under 0.15, no accident, and no reckless behavior. Indiana law allows for varying degrees of DUI charges,...
