DWI Criminal Defense
Catching a DWI charge will drastically change your life. In Louisiana, the legal alcohol blood content to be operating a vehicle is .08. If you are charged with a DWI for the first time, you face a myriad of repercussions. These penalties are both administrative, such as having your drivers license suspended for a year, and criminal, like being fined up to one thousand dollars and being sentenced to six months of jail time. The penalties for subsequent DWI charges increase after each conviction, with a third DWI carrying a minimum sentence of one year in prison.
If you have been arrested for a DWI, you need a lawyer to help you immediately. There are serious time limitations that need to be met otherwise your driving privileges can be revoked and your license will be suspended.
Having an experienced attorney can help keep the DWI off your record or minimize its negative consequences. Don’t walk into court alone. Call me today to discuss! 504-300-8338.
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