by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 29, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Not all DUI cases in Boone County are misdemeanors, and assuming they are can have serious consequences. In Indiana, DUI, formally called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), may start as a misdemeanor, but certain factors can elevate the charge to a felony....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 22, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Boone County, Indiana, the difference between OWI, DUI, and OVWI can be confusing. Under Indiana law, they all refer to the same offense. Indiana uses the terms OWI or OVWI instead of DUI and focuses on operating a vehicle...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 15, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Getting arrested for an OVWI (DUI) in Johnson County is overwhelming, and the first 30 days after your arrest are critical. Most people spend some time in jail before release, and an automatic driver’s license suspension will follow at your initial court hearing...
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...
