If you were arrested and charged with a DWI in New Orleans, Louisiana or a neighboring City, please call the 1-800 number below to get in contact with an experienced DWI attorney to fight your case.

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Louisiana DUI - DWI Administrative Hearing

According to Louisiana law, an individual has 15 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Office of Motor Vehicles in Louisiana. Once the arresting officer retains your state issued driver's license, you are issued a temporary receipt of license. This receipt will serve as your license for the following 15 days in lieu of the one retained by the arresting officer.

If you fail to request a hearing within 15 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your Louisiana driver's license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. In order to preserve your right to an administrative hearing, it is crucial that you submit your request to the Office of Motor Vehicles in Louisiana within 15 days. Contact a capable and knowledgeable DWI criminal defense attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana to help, but do not delay.

What happens if I was arrested for DWI in New Orleans?

In Louisiana, after you have been cited for violating the DWI statute, the state initiates two simultaneous, yet separate legal actions against you. The criminal action is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, while the administrative action is brought against your driver's license by the Office of Motor Vehicles in Louisiana. While both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges, it is important to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled separately.

DWI in New Orleans, Louisiana? It is imperative you seek the legal advice of an accomplished and skilled DWI defense lawyer immediately. Being charged with DWI is a serious offense that can have major consequences, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges. It is very important that anyone facing a Louisiana DWI charge understand what challenges they will face. Call a Louisiana DWI criminal defense attorney today for a professional and free consultation.

DWI Penalties for First Time Offenders

Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DWI statute with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of 0.04. A first time DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) conviction will result in the loss of the CDL (commercial driver's license) for 1 (one) year, while any subsequent DUI - DWI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license.
Alcohol Evaluation - Successful completion of a DWI knowledge test and chemical assessment is required for reinstatement of driving privileges.
Louisiana Driving Privileges and DWI - In New Orleans, Louisiana, a first time DUI - DWI conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges for 365 days.
Jail Time - A first time DUI - DWI offender in New Orleans, Louisiana faces jail time between 10 days and 6 months.
Monetary Fines - In Louisiana, fines for a first time DWI range between $300.00, up to $1,000.00, plus court costs.
Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of driver's license in Louisiana for 180 days.

Underage Driving Under the Influence (UDWI)

In Louisiana, a UDWI was a conviction received from any District, City, Municipal, Federal or Magistrate court having traffic jurisdiction for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of beverages of alcoholic content with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .02 - .079 and under the age of 21 up until August 15, 2007. After that date, any UDWI conviction received are processed as a DWI.

DWI Subsequent Offenses

Penalties are increasingly more severe for any additional DWI violations. Due to the complexity of DWI laws in Louisiana, you may not be aware of rights and options. This is why a capable and skilled lawyer can guide you through this emotionally challenging process. Please contact a Louisiana DWI or DUI defense lawyer for a fast, free consultation.

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DWI Attorneys and Information by City


BATON ROUGE	MONROE
BOSSIER CITY	Mandeville
Covington	NEW ORLEANS
KENNER	SHREVEPORT
LAFAYETTE	Slidell
LAKE CHARLES	St Tammany Parish

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