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Refusing a DUI Test in Indiana: The Costly Consequences You Might Not Expect

Refusing a DUI Test in Indiana: The Costly Consequences You Might Not Expect

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...
Facing a Drunk Driving Arrest in Indiana? Don’t Plead Guilty Until You Know Your Options

Facing a Drunk Driving Arrest in Indiana? Don’t Plead Guilty Until You Know Your Options

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...
Facing a DUI Arrest in Indiana: What Happens Next?

Facing a DUI Arrest in Indiana: What Happens Next?

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 15, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP

Being charged with a DUI (or OVWI in Indiana) can be overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure about jail time, license suspension, or the court process ahead. In Indiana, DUI, OWI, OVWI, and DWI all refer to the same offense: operating a vehicle while intoxicated....
How to Drive Legally on a Suspended License in Indiana

How to Drive Legally on a Suspended License in Indiana

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 3, 2025 | Insurance, SDP

If you’re staring down a license suspension in Indiana, you’re probably asking the obvious question: How am I supposed to get to work? Whether it’s from a pending DUI or too many tickets piling up with the BMV, a suspended license doesn’t just affect your...
10 Must-Ask Questions Before Hiring an Indiana DUI Lawyer

10 Must-Ask Questions Before Hiring an Indiana DUI Lawyer

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 25, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP

Being charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI, informally known as DUI), can have life-changing consequences, including license suspension, job loss, higher insurance costs, and even jail time. Choosing the right Indiana DUI lawyer is critical, but...
DUI: A Mistake You Don’t Want to Repeat

DUI: A Mistake You Don’t Want to Repeat

by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 6, 2025 | Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP

It’s never great to repeat a mistake. With an Indiana DUI, however, the consequences of a second (or third) offense have the potential to turn your life upside down. No one should face DUI charges on their own, especially not if they already have a criminal...
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