by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 6, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
A second DUI charge in Indiana is far more serious than a first offense. Under Indiana law, being convicted of a second DUI within seven years automatically makes it a felony—a designation that carries lifelong consequences. Judges and prosecutors view repeat offenses...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 29, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Getting pulled over for drunk driving is stressful, but refusing a chemical test in Indiana can make things far worse. Under Indiana’s Implied Consent Law, drivers are required to submit to a certified chemical test—usually a breath or blood test—if an officer has...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 22, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Indiana, pleading guilty right away may feel like the easiest solution—but it can cause lasting damage to your future. In Indiana, the official charge is called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), and the legal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 15, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Being charged with a DUI (or OVWI in Indiana) can be overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure about jail time, license suspension, or the court process ahead. In Indiana, DUI, OWI, OVWI, and DWI all refer to the same offense: operating a vehicle while intoxicated....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 8, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Indiana’s drunk driving laws are more complex than the familiar slogan “Over the limit, under arrest” suggests. In the state, the offense is known as OVWI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated), and while a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 1, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Getting arrested for DUI (or OVWI, as Indiana calls it) is intimidating, but it doesn’t mean a conviction is guaranteed. Police and prosecutors must follow strict rules, and when they don’t, the evidence can be thrown out. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, attorneys defend...
