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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 24, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
An Indiana DUI can come in a few different forms. It’s officially known as OVWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated), and there are different criminal charges depending on the amount of alcohol detected in your body. A certified chemical test is designed to...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 10, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Nobody expects to be charged with a DUI, but it happens to normal people every day. In the State of Indiana, this is called operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVWI. Other states might call it DUI (driving under the influence) or OWI (operating while...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 24, 2023 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, THC
If you have a controlled substance in your system—such as marijuana, cocaine, or prescription medication—getting pulled over by police can be very bad news. The law in Indiana says that driving with drugs or a controlled substance in your body is treated the same as a...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 6, 2023 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Drug Charges, DUI, OVWI
In Indiana, people can be charged with a DUI even if they haven’t consumed alcohol. The State defines “intoxicated” as being under the influence of a wide range of substances, including alcohol, drugs, and other substances that can impair thought and...