by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 11, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Facing a first-time OVWI charge in Indiana can be stressful, especially with concerns about potential jail time. The Marc Lopez Law Firm helps clients understand sentencing nuances and the factors affecting penalties. Depending on the severity of the charge, sentences...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 4, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In Indiana, a first-time DUI (also known as OVWI or OWI) could lead to a court-ordered ignition interlock device, though it’s not always mandatory and depends largely on the judge’s discretion. This breathalyzer device is required for those who refuse a chemical test...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 1, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, DUI charges are not limited to alcohol or illegal drugs. Criminal charges can also result when a person combines driving with intoxicating prescription medications. Indiana law defines intoxication broadly, and if the State can prove you were driving...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 28, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been arrested for an Indiana DUI/OVWI, you might be required to use an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) as part of your Specialized Driving Privileges (SDP), allowing legal driving while your case is pending. This device, a breathalyzer installed in...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 21, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
If you’re charged with DUI or OVWI in Indiana, understanding Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) is critical for building a defense. These roadside tests, designed to detect signs of impairment, include the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 14, 2024 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, THC
In Indiana, you can be charged with a Marijuana DUI even if you’re not actively high, as the law does not differentiate between active THC and inactive metabolites in your system. This means you could face charges simply for having THC in your body, even if the...
