Last month while reviewing a DWI case, I was reviewing the breathalyzer test results. The officer was using a new machine, and I wanted to check out the reliability and validity of this particular machine. This led to a three hour deep dive into the history of the...
A young women called our office yesterday morning and I could tell by the tone in her voice she was upset. Not mad...just confused and worried. She was calling about a DWI, her first one. In fact, she has never been in trouble with the law before. After we went...
Many individuals are familiar with the potential consequences of a DUI (Driving under the influence) conviction: fines, license suspension and even jail time. However, what often goes overlooked are the factors that can magnify these penalties, commonly called...
The thought of accepting a plea deal may cross your mind when facing a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge. You could be looking to conclude your case hastily or avoid the uncertainty of a trial. However, it's crucial to be aware of the potential pitfalls and...
Law enforcement agencies create DUI (Driving Under the Influence) checkpoints to ensure road safety and identify impaired drivers. These checkpoints can be intimidating for motorists, but remaining calm and cooperating with the authorities is important. ...
The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit was established so that courts could measure a level of intoxication against the risk of a motorist’s impairment. If someone reaches this level, the court can reliably presume that they were impaired while driving....
You make plans to avoid getting a DWI. You know that you’re going out with your friends, and you’re going to be drinking. You deliberately use a taxi service or rideshare company to get to and from your destination, meaning that you don’t have to drive at all. Even if...
In many DWI cases, the actual first step is just a traffic stop. The police officer has no idea that the driver is impaired. They may not even suspect it yet. They simply had a reason to pull the driver over. It is after the stop that the driver and the police...
With the exception of charges related to causing a crash that hurts or kills another person, driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are probably the most serious traffic offenses possible in Louisiana. Someone who pleads guilty to a DWI offense will face license...
Picture this: you are driving home after an evening out with family or friends. Then, out of nowhere, the police pull you over on suspicion that you could be driving while intoxicated (DWI). Before you know it, they are already asking you to take a Breathalyzer test...
