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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 21, 2020 | BMV, COVID-19, General, Press Release, SDP
(Even When We Have Very Few Places to Go) What do criminal defense lawyers do when the criminal justice system slows to a crawl? At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, they spend a lot of their time on driver’s license issues. Attorneys Marc Lopez and Matt Kroes recently...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 27, 2019 | BMV, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In today’s society, people are more reliant than ever on automobiles to get to-and-from the places they need to be. Indiana is trying to curb some of that dependence by investing heavily in a public transportation system, but it seems impossible to phase out...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 27, 2017 | DUI, OVWI, SDP
Generally speaking, if you’re arrested for a DUI / OVWI in Indiana, your driving privileges will be suspended immediately. Every day, our firm gets questions like “How can I be punished just for being arrested?” and “Aren’t I innocent until proven guilty?” The bottom...
