Are you facing criminal charges in Louisiana? Do you need a criminal defense attorney? If so, you feel overwhelmed and confused about your rights. It's normal to feel this way - there are a lot of myths about the criminal justice system. To help you understand the criminal defense process, we've debunked five common myths about Louisiana criminal defense.
A DWI is not simply a traffic ticket. A DWI conviction can lead to jail time, substantial fines, a suspended driver's license and more. The exact consequences of a DWI conviction depend on the type of DWI charge you face. First offense DWI...
A DWI conviction can negatively impact your career, finances and overall quality of life. Hiring a skilled and aggressive criminal defense attorney who can fight for you in court is important if you have been arrested for a DWI in Louisiana. Law enforcement may charge you with a DWI or DUI if you are operat...
How DWI Charges Impact Your Driving Privileges Driving while intoxicated (DWI) carries more penalties than you may realize. As a reminder, a DWI charge is issued when a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 or above. Besides the typical jail times and fines, you may also lose a key co...
The System Is Far from Perfect Arrested for DWI? Don't worry, there are several reasons why a police officer may believe you were driving while intoxicated that can be challenged in court. Besides the fact that you may have swerved out of your lane or didn't fully stop at a stop sign, among other...
Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is a serious offense in any state. A conviction of this offense results in many penalties. Those penalties become harsher and the charge more serious as subsequent offenses accrue over time. That holds true in Louisiana as it does in other state...
The loud blare of the sirens and the flashing lights in your rearview are an unwanted sight for any driver. However, when you find yourself being questioned for driving while intoxicated, it can easily turn into a moment of confusion, stress, and concern. A DWI comes with significant penalties th...
News story in Baton Rouge… powdered alcohol DWI arrest…. This product was just approved by the FDA, and quite frankly I don't understand the hype. What's the deal? I bet you can get the same DWI with this that you can anything else. http://www.fox44.com/news/feds-approve-powdered-alcohol-develope...
The Baton Rouge Police conducted a DWI checkpoint in the 800 block Stanford Ave. on December 13, last Thursday night. A total of 545 vehicles were screened. There were 16 drivers arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. You can expect this the rest of the holiday season. If you find yourself in t...
DWI Defense decision in US Supreme Court The US Supreme Court has granted review on a case where a person stopped for DWI was forced, without a warrant, to give blood to the officer. He was found to be over the legal limit and the trial court, at the state level, found that his blood was taken in...
Lots of people will now need a Baton Rouge DWI attorney! According to the Advocate, on August 27, law enforcement made 49 arrest for DWI as a result of a checkpoint near downtown Baton Rouge. All of these arrests are likely the result of people leaving the Taste of Tiger Tailgating event which ...
As a Baton Rouge DWI attorney, I am anxious to see how quickly the constitutionality of Act 559 of the 2012 Louisiana Legislative Session will be decided by the courts. If you are unaware of this new law, it essentially means that individuals who have requested an Administrative Hearing concern...
Did you know that if you need a Denham Springs DWI attorney, you can call us at the Ambeau Law Firm. That's right, the attorneys here both have plenty of experience to in handling DWIs that occur in Denham Springs and throughout Livingston Parish. Protect your rights and fight your case. If you...
As a Baton Rouge DWI attorney, I am relieved that HB 1204 has died with the end of the 2012 legislative session. We blogged about this bad bill a few weeks ago. If you don't recall, the bill, if it became law, was going to require a license suspension due to a DWI to be upheld even if the indiv...
We have seen so-called “no refusal” weekends pop up recently for law enforcement agencies trying to stop a Baton Rouge DUI. Agencies throughout the state have been doing them for several years and Baton Rouge is no exception. If you are unfamiliar with the “no refusal” weekends, allow me to exp...
Unless you are a Baton Rouge DWI attorney, you may or may not have heard about the new DWI bill making its way through our legislature right now. Essentially, as it stands now, when an individual gets a DWI and loses their driver's license after an administrative hearing, that person can regain ...
