Louisiana DWI Attorney
Charged with DWI in Louisiana?
Driving while impaired (DWI) is a serious criminal offense that occurs when you operate a motor vehicle after consuming too much alcohol, or while under the effects of recreational drugs like marijuana, ecstasy or cocaine. In Louisiana, if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08 percent or higher, you are considered legally impaired and can be arrested. Getting convicted of a DWI can have a substantial effect on you, including jail time, fines, suspension of your driver's license and possibly having your vehicle seized. If you have been arrested for a DWI, contact a Louisiana attorney right away. The Layfield Law Firm, LLC is experienced in providing criminal defense assistance to those facing a DWI and our attorney will work tirelessly to get the charges against you reduced or thrown out completely.
DWI Defense Lawyer in Louisiana
DWI penalties increase in severity each time you are arrested for impaired driving:
- First Offense - Up to six months in jail, a fine of $1,000 and having your license suspended for three months
- Second Offense - Mandatory two days in jail with a possible sentence of six months, plus a $1,000 fine and your license will be suspended for one year
- Third Offense - Mandatory jail sentence of 45 days with the possibility of up to five years behind bars, a $2,000 fine, having your license suspended for two years, participating in a six week substance abuse program, conducting 30 days of community service, and your vehicle may be seized and sold
- Fourth Offense - 75 day mandatory sentence with the possibility of up to 30 years in prison, a $5,000 fine, having your license suspended for two years, participating in a six week substance abuse program, conducting 40 days of community service, and your vehicle may be seized and sold
From improperly conducting a field sobriety test, to inaccuracies in a blood alcohol content test, to violations of your civil rights during an arrest, there are multiple ways that a police officer can violate standard protocol. These violations can substantially impact the case against you. When defending you, we will vigorously challenge the evidence and testimony presented, and will work to get the charges against you dropped.
Contact a Louisiana criminal defense lawyer to defend you against DWI charge.
