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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 7, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A DUI refusal suspension in Indiana can be a serious obstacle. If you’re being investigated for DUI, and the officer asks if you’re willing to submit to a certified chemical test, your answer should always be yes. If it isn’t, you can find yourself...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 30, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In Indiana, a DUI or OVWI arrest can lead to an immediate license suspension, even before a conviction, due to the state’s administrative license suspension rules. If a chemical test reveals a BAC of 0.08% or higher, or the presence of drugs, law enforcement can...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 23, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Indiana enforces strict laws against impaired driving, including driving with an alcohol concentration equivalent (ACE) of .15 or higher. The legal limit for ACE in Indiana is .08, but penalties increase if it reaches .15 or more. Failing a chemical test with an ACE...
