by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 24, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In Indiana, terms like DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, and OVWI all refer to the same criminal charge: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Unlike other states that separate these acronyms, Indiana uses one legal framework that focuses on whether a person was operating a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 17, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
DUI charges in Indiana don’t always happen at the scene. Even if you weren’t arrested after a crash or traffic stop, you can still be charged days, weeks, or even months later, especially when blood is taken at the hospital. Delays often happen because officers wait...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 10, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Most DUI arrests in Indiana start as ordinary nights out that quickly turn into confusing, frightening experiences. The charge in Indiana will be an OVWI, also referred to as a DUI, or OWI, but they all mean the same, and they can all have severe consequences....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 27, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, Expungement, OVWI
If you’ve been arrested or convicted of a DUI in Indiana, the amount of time it stays on your record depends on your case outcome and whether you qualify for expungement. Expungement is the legal process of sealing your record from public view so that it no longer...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 20, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
After being arrested for DUI / OWI in Indiana, many first-time offenders are shocked by how quickly their situation escalates. The process begins with an initial hearing, where charges are read and the judge determines how to handle the case. In most misdemeanor...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 13, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A DUI in Indiana isn’t “just a ticket”—it’s a criminal charge that can carry serious consequences even if no one was hurt. Legally called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), this offense can lead to jail time, license suspension, fines, and a permanent...
