by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 13, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’re facing DUI/OVWI charges in Indiana, you may have received a letter in the mail suggesting you get an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. It’s important to understand that this is a promotional strategy and not a letter from the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, Expungement, OVWI
In Indiana, it is possible to file for an expungement to remove a DUI from your criminal record, but the expungement process has limitations. After a waiting period of five years for misdemeanors and eight years for felonies, you can file for an expungement, which...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 4, 2022 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Following a DUI/OVWI case, defendants are often concerned about their driving privileges. The BMV will require SR-22 coverage for a minimum of three years following a conviction, and there may be a license suspension to deal with. If the suspension has not yet...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 20, 2022 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, a Habitual Vehicular Substance Offender (HVSO) enhancement can result in a severe sentence increase based on a history of DUI/OVWI convictions. It can be triggered by a third DUI/OVWI conviction within the last 10 years or a fourth DUI/OVWI conviction...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 30, 2021 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Not all DUI / OVWI charges carry the same consequences. One way for things to become a lot more serious if for you to get a DUI / OVWI with a child in the car. This starts out as a Level 6 felony, which carries a maximum penalty of two-and-a-half years in prison and a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 5, 2021 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
DUI / OVWI, DWI, OVWI—they all essentially mean the same thing in Indiana, right? Well, there are actually three separate, distinct situations that can lead to a DUI / OVWI charge in Indiana. It’s worth being familiar with these scenarios because: 1) they can happen...
