by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 16, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Facing DUI charges without clear evidence of driving is a frustrating and surprisingly common experience in Indiana. Many people find themselves accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI), even when the evidence is circumstantial or weak. Scenarios often...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 9, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A DUI charge in Indiana can sometimes escalate to a felony, depending on the circumstances and your history. Even a first-time DUI can become a felony if a minor is in the vehicle or if the offense involves an accident causing injury. Indiana also has strict laws for...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 2, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
A first-time DUI in Indiana comes with serious consequences, starting with an automatic license suspension if blood alcohol content is 0.08 or higher. Legal representation may be able to help secure specialized driving privileges and will help to navigate the complex...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 25, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Navigating a DUI charge in Indiana can be daunting, especially if you were involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault. Indiana DUI laws are governed by two statutes: one based on proving intoxication without test results and another relying on blood or breath...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 18, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Facing DUI charges in Indiana involves a detailed legal process that starts with police involvement, often during routine stops or accidents, followed by field sobriety and chemical tests to assess impairment. Indiana’s implied consent law requires drivers to submit...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 14, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, Expungement, OVWI
A conviction for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI) in Indiana can have long-lasting consequences, impacting job prospects, housing, and professional licensing. Indiana’s “Second Chance Law” allows many individuals with OVWI convictions to expunge these...
