by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 4, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
When you’re charged with a crime, the State has an obligation to make you aware of the direct consequences of a potential conviction. If your attorney hasn’t already explained the maximum criminal penalties you’ll be facing, the judge will do so at your initial...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 8, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI
The State of Indiana takes DUI / OVWI charges very seriously. In many cases, it may even seem like a DUI / OVWI is being treated more harshly than other crimes. For example, let’s say two people with no criminal history are out at a bar and get into a fight. Criminal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 13, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’re facing DUI / OVWI charges in the State of Indiana, you may have received a document in the mail that suggests you’ll be allowed to drive if you get a particular device installed in your vehicle. It’s important to understand that this is a promotional...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, Expungement, OVWI
In Indiana you have two records, your criminal record and your driving record. For your criminal record in Indiana, you can file for an expungement to get your DUI removed from your criminal history as well as any other criminal charges you may have. The Indiana law...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 4, 2022 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Following a DUI / OVWI case, most defendants are concerned about their driving privileges. If you were convicted, there are at least a couple of things that are probably going to happen with your driver’s license. First of all, the BMV is going to require you...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 20, 2022 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A habitual vehicular substance offender—not to be confused with a habitual traffic violator—is someone who’s facing a criminal sentencing enhancement based on a history of DUI / OVWI convictions. Attorneys Matt Kroes and Zac Bailey recently discussed how this works....
