by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 20, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Facing a first-time DUI/OVWI charge in Indiana can be an overwhelming experience, bringing concerns about potential jail time, license suspension, and long-term consequences. Indiana’s OVWI laws are complex, with charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 30, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
Facing a second DUI charge in Indiana carries serious consequences, but the penalties depend heavily on timing. If the offense occurs more than seven years after the first, it is typically treated as a misdemeanor, which may result in jail time ranging from five days...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 2, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
A first-time DUI in Indiana comes with serious consequences, starting with an automatic license suspension if blood alcohol content is 0.08 or higher. Legal representation may be able to help secure specialized driving privileges and will help to navigate the complex...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 4, 2024 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In Indiana, a first-time DUI (also known as OVWI or OWI) could lead to a court-ordered ignition interlock device, though it’s not always mandatory and depends largely on the judge’s discretion. This breathalyzer device is required for those who refuse a chemical test...
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 9, 2024 | Insurance, SDP
If you’ve been granted Indiana Specialized Driving Privileges (SDP), there’s a good chance that you’ll be required to attend a compliance hearing. This is the court’s way of ensuring that you’re adhering to the rules and restrictions that were set when you...
