by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 13, 2022 | Alcohol, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’re facing DUI/OVWI charges in Indiana, you may have received a letter in the mail suggesting you get an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. It’s important to understand that this is a promotional strategy and not a letter from the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 30, 2022 | BMV, Insurance, SDP
One of the most common questions we get asked at the Marc Lopez Law Firm is, “Do I qualify for specialized driving privileges?” The answer to that is, most likely, yes. Indiana adopted what is called the specialized driving privilege laws which allows people who have...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 4, 2022 | BMV, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Following a DUI/OVWI case, defendants are often concerned about their driving privileges. The BMV will require SR-22 coverage for a minimum of three years following a conviction, and there may be a license suspension to deal with. If the suspension has not yet...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 2, 2021 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In Indiana, a second DUI / OVWI is treated much more seriously than a first offense. Whether it’s called an OWI, a DWI, or a DUI, Indiana formally categorizes these crimes as OVWI, or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. DUI: Not a “Normal” Crime...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 18, 2021 | BMV, Criminal Charges, SDP
The answer is absolutely yes. If you’re driving on a suspended license or driving without a license, there’s a real possibility you could end up in jail. But let’s back up for a moment. How does a driver’s license get suspended? In Indiana there are two types of...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 21, 2020 | COVID-19, Criminal Charges, Expungement, General, SDP, Trial Practice
Indiana Counties Are Trying Simultaneously to Contain the Coronavirus and Encourage Piecemeal Recovery and Reopening Attorneys Marc Lopez and Matt Kroes recently discussed how different Indiana counties are moving forward in the summer of COVID-19, the realities and...
