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 3, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, SDP
Being charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), or DWI, in Hendricks County can put your driving privileges at immediate risk. Under Indiana law, the State often requests a license suspension right after your arrest and sometimes before evidence is...
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 6, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
A second DUI charge in Indiana is far more serious than a first offense. Under Indiana law, being convicted of a second DUI within seven years automatically makes it a felony—a designation that carries lifelong consequences. Judges and prosecutors view repeat offenses...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 29, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Getting pulled over for drunk driving is stressful, but refusing a chemical test in Indiana can make things far worse. Under Indiana’s Implied Consent Law, drivers are required to submit to a certified chemical test—usually a breath or blood test—if an officer has...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 22, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Indiana, pleading guilty right away may feel like the easiest solution—but it can cause lasting damage to your future. In Indiana, the official charge is called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), and the legal...
