Drunk Driving

If you were driving home after a night on the town with friends and a police officer stopped you on suspicion of intoxication, you might not be the least bit worried if you knew you only had imbibed a single alcoholic beverage. In fact, if you enjoyed your beverage...

As we get older, our responsibilities tend to increase. At the age of 16, residents in Louisiana and elsewhere are entrusted to operate a motor vehicle. At the age of 21, individuals can legally consume alcohol. While there are milestones for certain privileges, this...

Louisiana is a state known for its celebrations. Whether it is Christmas, New Year's Eve or Mardi Gras, people will toast to the season with a drink and a cheer. However, it is important that those who choose to drink this time of year do so responsibly. This is...

You may have noticed that police show increased presence on Louisiana roadways at certain times of year. That is because drunk driving crashes tend to spike around particular holidays like Fourth of July weekend, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day....

A police officer must have reasonable suspicion to pull you over for suspected DUI, and to arrest you, the officer must have probable cause. Reasonable suspicion is typically established when an officer sees a driver violate one or more rules of the road. Probable...

No one enjoys facing traffic violations. While these are typically minor offenses, they still have the ability to impact your personal life and cause you to endure fines and other penalties. However, when a motorist is accused of drunk driving, he or she will likely...

Being involved in a traffic stop can be described as many things; however, it is likely not a pleasant experience for Louisiana drivers. Motorist may not be fully aware why he or she was pulled over, but they do fear the possibility of facing a traffic violation....

Traffic around LSU and other college towns is sometimes so cluttered it might take you an hour to go a mile or two. Other times, traffic may flow quickly, allowing you not only to reach your destination on time but to arrive a few minutes early. In either situation,...

If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Louisiana, you need to know the possible penalties, and you need to know the importance of a strong DUI defense. In addition to court-imposed penalties, reputation damage and job loss are possible collateral consequences...

Drunk driving is a serious offense in Louisiana. Most drivers understand how dangerous driving after drinking can be for both themselves and others on the road. But sometimes mistakes happen and a driver may be facing an unexpected drunk driving charge. Going out with...