by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 5, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Indiana’s DUI laws establish multiple blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits, each carrying different legal consequences. Drivers under 21 face DUI charges at a BAC of 0.02, while a BAC of 0.05 can serve as evidence of impairment in court. The standard legal limit...
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 22, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, while the legal BAC limit for DUI is widely known to be 0.08%, a BAC of 0.05% can also lead to legal trouble. This level is considered “relevant evidence of intoxication,” meaning prosecutors can use it to argue impairment in court. If your BAC falls...
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...
