If you have recently been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may be unfamiliar with the legal process. One part of the process that often gets overlooked by people is the optional administrative hearing you can request to...
Drunk Driving
Factors that can make a DWI charge more severe in Louisiana
Everyone knows that having a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) on your record can have consequences that will follow you for the rest of your life – including lost education opportunities and fewer career prospects. A DWI conviction is serious business,...
How much does a Louisiana DWI affect auto insurance rates?
When a Louisiana law enforcement officer stops your vehicle and suspects you may be under the influence, he or she may administer a breath test and charge you with driving while intoxicated. A Louisiana DWI conviction means substantial criminal penalties, including...
How much alcohol results in an illegal blood alcohol content?
Louisiana Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) laws state that if an adult motorist has a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more, he or she committed a crime. With that information, if you consume alcohol, you might wonder about the safety of drinking any amount and then...
Penalties for OWI in Louisiana
Operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol results in serious legal penalties. Louisiana imposes these charges for blood alcohol content above 0.08% while behind the wheel. Review the state statute for OWI/DWI before facing a court date for this...
4 common defenses to DUI charges
If you face charges for DUI, you may wonder how you will move forward with a conviction for this crime on your record. You may also worry about the potential of paying a fine, spending time in jail and retaining your driver's license because of the drunk driving...
Breathalyzers are often wrong
If an officer arrested you based on a reading from a breathalyzer, then you may find it interesting to learn that those tests are often wrong. Even more frustrating is that the larger machines Louisiana law enforcement uses to test your blood alcohol content at the...
A DUI conviction may violate your college’s code of conduct
Few periods of life are more exciting than the college years. After all, not only does college provide an in-depth education into a subject that interests you, but it also offers a great opportunity to meet life-long friends and mentors. Still, there is a good chance...
What accused individuals can do about a drunk driving charge
Drunk driving charges can be devastating to the daily lives of those who have been accused of driving under the influence and are facing a DUI charge in the Baton Rouge area. It is important to know how to defend against these charges so that the accused individual...
Ignition interlock device requirements in Louisiana
It is well known in Louisiana and elsewhere that drinking and driving is dangerous. It is not only a reckless behavior that causes car accidents each year but also a serious situation that could result in a motorist facing harsh penalties. While some may not view a...