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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 4, 2022 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
When facing criminal charges, it’s important to understand that there are not only direct consequences, such as a criminal sentence and monetary fine, but also collateral consequences. One such collateral consequence is difficulty traveling to Canada. Canada...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 8, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI
In the state of Indiana, DUI/OVWI charges are taken very seriously and are treated more harshly than other crimes. Unlike other criminal charges such as disorderly conduct or battery, which require the state to prove intent, DUI/OVWI charges do not have a mens rea...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 13, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’re facing DUI/OVWI charges in Indiana, you may have received a letter in the mail suggesting you get an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. It’s important to understand that this is a promotional strategy and not a letter from the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, Expungement, OVWI
In Indiana, it is possible to file for an expungement to remove a DUI from your criminal record, but the expungement process has limitations. After a waiting period of five years for misdemeanors and eight years for felonies, you can file for an expungement, which...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 4, 2022 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Following a DUI/OVWI case, defendants are often concerned about their driving privileges. The BMV will require SR-22 coverage for a minimum of three years following a conviction, and there may be a license suspension to deal with. If the suspension has not yet...
