by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 24, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Indiana can lead to an automatic license suspension, even before you’re convicted of any crime. Under Indiana’s implied consent law, simply driving in the state means you’ve agreed to take a breath, blood, or urine...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 19, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI/DUI) charge as a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder in Indiana can be devastating, leading to severe penalties that threaten both your career and livelihood. CDL drivers are held to stricter standards, with a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 17, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A second DUI arrest in Indiana carries serious legal consequences, with penalties varying based on the timing of the offense. If the second DUI occurs within seven years of the first conviction, it is automatically charged as a Level 6 felony, bringing the possibility...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 12, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Facing an OVWI charge in Indiana can be overwhelming, especially if you refused a chemical test. Many people mistakenly believe that refusing a breath or blood test will prevent the state from collecting evidence against them. However, under Indiana’s Implied Consent...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 10, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
A second DUI/OVWI charge in Indiana carries significantly harsher penalties than a first offense, often surprising those accused. Indiana law automatically elevates a second offense within seven years to a Level 6 felony, which can result in up to 2.5 years in jail,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 5, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In Indiana, a driver’s license is automatically suspended for a first-time DUI offense, with no leniency in the law. If a driver is arrested with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher, their license will be suspended at their initial court...
