by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 15, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Getting arrested for an OVWI (DUI) in Johnson County is overwhelming, and the first 30 days after your arrest are critical. Most people spend some time in jail before release, and an automatic driver’s license suspension will follow at your initial court hearing...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 8, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
When someone is arrested for OVWI in Hamilton County, one of the first concerns is whether they will be able to keep driving. Indiana law allows for quick license suspensions based on chemical test results or refusals, often before people fully understand what is...
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...
