Tracey Powell, Experienced DWI defense

Tracey Powell is an experienced criminal defense attorney who focuses her practice on defending individuals accused of drunk driving.  Tracey understands that once charged with DWI in St. Tammany Parish, you need an attorney to aggressively defend the DWI charges.  She is a member of the prestigious National College for DUI Defense.  Tracey is the former vice-president of the Slidell Bar Association and she is a current member of the Covington Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the American Trial Lawyers Association.  She received her undergraduate degree from Southeastern Louisiana University before graduating from Loyola Law School.  Tracey Powell is a tireless defender of the rights of those accused of DWI in the State of Louisiana, and would welcome the opportunity to discuss the facts of your case, free of charge, in an initial consultation.  Call Tracey Powell now at (985) 643-1711. 

St. Tammany Parish Practice in:

Abita Springs, Bush, Covington, Folsom, Hickory, Lacombe, Madisonville, Mandeville, Pearl River, Slidell, Sun, Talisheek and Waldheim.

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What happens if I was arrested for DWI in St. Tammany Parish?

Under Louisiana law, once 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 Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. While both actions can result in the loss of your driving privileges in Louisiana, it is important to remember that there may be more penalties to consider and each action must be handled on its own.

If you have been charged with DWI, it is a major offense that can have major consequences, including loss of driving privileges, jail time, and monetary fines. It is very important that anyone facing a DWI (DUI) charge understand what challenges they will encounter. It is imperative you seek the legal advice of an aggressive and professional DWI criminal defense lawyer immediately. Call today for a consultation.

Louisiana DUI or DWI Administrative Hearing – Protect your Driver’s License

According to Louisiana law, an individual has 15 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. 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.

Time is of the essence, 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 Louisiana OMV (Office of Motor Vehicles) within 15 days. Contact a capable and experienced DWI lawyer in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana to help, but do not delay.

DWI Penalties for First Time Offenders

• Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of driver's license for ONE YEAR.
• Substance Abuse Evaluation - Successful completion of a Substance Abuse Program is required for reinstatement of driving privileges in Louisiana.  
• Monetary Fines - In St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, fines for a first time DWI range between $300.00, up to $1,000.00, plus court costs.
• Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DWI statute with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04. A first time DWI / DUI conviction will result in the loss of the CDL (commercial driver's license) for 1 (one) year, while any subsequent DUI or DWI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license.
• Louisiana Driving Privileges and DWI - In St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, a first time DUI or DWI conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges in Louisiana for 365 days.
• Jail Time - A first time DUI or DWI offender in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana faces time in jail between 10 days and 6 months.  Also, the offense of Driving Under Suspension if the suspension resulted from a DWI, carries a mandatory jail sentence of 15 days to 6 months, without benefit of probation, suspension, or parole.

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 competent and knowledgeable lawyer can guide you through this emotionally challenging process. Please contact a Louisiana DUI or DWI criminal defense lawyer for a consultation.

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 blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .02 - .079.

Tracey Turgeau Powell

Powell & Associates
100 Galeria Boulevard, Suite 4
Slidell, LA 70458

(985) 643-1711

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