DUI Defense
DUI Checkpoints: Your Rights and What to Do
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Louisiana, and law enforcement takes a proactive approach to combating it through DUI checkpoints. These temporary roadblocks allow officers to assess drivers for potential intoxication and promote safer roads. Drivers must understand their rights and what to do at DUI checkpoints. If you have been…
Can You Be Charged With DUI Even If You Were Not Driving?
If you were arrested for DUI but were not driving, you may be wondering if you can be charged with DUI at all and what your next move should be. We hate to break it to you, but in some cases, you can indeed be arrested for DUI and charged even if you were not…
What Are The Possible Penalties For A Second-Time DUI Offender?
If you’re convicted of a DUI charge, you may face up to six months in prison and a $1,000 fine. Being a second-time DUI offender, like the first time, is a misdemeanor. You will also have your driver’s license suspended for two years. But the long-term impacts of a DUI conviction are even more worrisome.…
Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Attorney: Is a DUI Police Impound Legal?
When you’re arrested for drunk driving, the police have several options at their disposal. One of these is to impound your vehicle. But when can they do that? In this article, we’ll take a look at the law surrounding DUI and car impoundment. We’ll also discuss your rights and how working with an experienced Baton…
Suspicion Of DUI: Do You Have To Consent To A Vehicle Search
Drivers are always wondering, in case they are pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), can the police officer can search their vehicle. The answer is no – for most cases, only in very specific situations, can an officer search your vehicle for evidence. You may have a basic understanding of your…
How Are DUI Accusations Solved in Louisiana?
DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) cause a huge amount of accidents every year in the United States. Impaired driving is the number one cause of all the accidents on the road, as well as the most fatalities. In 2015, over 10,000 died in an alcohol-impaired driving crash, which is about…