by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jul 14, 2023 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’re charged with an Indiana DUI, you may have to worry about losing your driving privileges before you even go to court. But did you know that there’s something called specialized driving privileges that can allow you to keep driving while your case is...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 23, 2023 | Alcohol, Car Crash, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
An Indiana DUI, according to the charging information, is formally referred to as an OVWI or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A DUI and OVWI are interchangeable, DUI being the more commonly used term. A DUI resulting in serious bodily injury occurs when someone...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 2, 2023 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
For a lot of people facing Indiana DUI charges, this is a new situation. They haven’t been arrested before, and they don’t know what to expect. Here’s a brief overview of what a DUI defendant can expect. Where It Starts It all begins with the night (or day) you get...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 12, 2023 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
How do Miranda rights fit together with Indiana DUIs? You know the drill: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you.” But when does this actually apply? In the State of Indiana, police aren’t required to read...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 21, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’ve been charged with an Indiana DUI, there are probably a few things you don’t understand. To begin with, a DUI in Indiana is formally known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (or OVWI). It starts as a Class C misdemeanor, carrying a maximum penalty of 60...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 7, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, General, OVWI
If you’re facing criminal charges for an Indiana DUI, there are a few things you should know. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated—or OVWI—starts as a misdemeanor charge. There are certain situations, however, where that misdemeanor charge can become a felony. One...
