You know that operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) charges result in criminal penalties under Louisiana state law. Most people realize that an OWI offense will put them at risk of a jail sentence, large fines, community service requirements or probation....
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When are the police allowed to search your car?
When the police pull you over, they may ask you if they can search your car. When this happens, what are your legal obligations? Are they asking simply to be polite, and will search your car regardless of your answer? Or do you actually have the right to say no? It’s...
What are the penalties for multiple DWIs in Louisiana?
Even first-time DWI offenses can come with serious penalties in Louisiana. Yet, yours might be in the rear-view mirror, and you might now be on your second, third or fourth DWI. Multiple offenses can have a major impact on your livelihood. But by understanding...
What are the penalties for multiple DWIs in Louisiana?
Even first-time DWI offenses can come with serious penalties in Louisiana. Yet, yours might be in the rear-view mirror, and you might now be on your second, third or fourth DWI. Multiple offenses can have a major impact on your livelihood. But by understanding...
Can you be charged for a DUI when you’re under the legal limit?
You may think the only way the police can arrest you for driving while intoxicated is if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over 0.08 percent. The truth is that any kind of negligent driving that is a result of any level of intoxication could result in a...
You can fight a DWI charge and protect your reputation
Louisiana has strict laws against drinking and driving. As such, if you're accused of drinking and driving, you could be in a position where you face harsh penalties.Driving while you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on a watercraft, in a vehicle or...
Representative wants to ban school-branded alcohol sales
Colleges have many people ranging in age from those straight out of high school to adults who have returned to further their educations. One thing that plagues some campuses is a large amount of drinking. While drinking itself is legal for many students, getting...
Why is drunk driving such a big deal?
Drunk driving is nothing to take lightly. You know that it's not safe to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, but you did so anyway. Maybe you didn't think you'd had as much to drink as you did, or maybe your drink mixed with medications you took and caused...
Handling your DWI defense
Almost all of us have been there at one time or another. You have a couple wines at dinner or a couple beers at the sports bar and feel that you're okay to drive. Then you see those blue and red light behind you. The officer gives you a sobriety test and you fail it....
Can Breathalyzers be inaccurate?
When you're stopped for reckless driving and asked to take a Breathalyzer test, you likely already know that the officer believes you're driving drunk. A Breathalyzer has the potential to show if you're intoxicated and the level of intoxication you've reached.This...