Penalties for Louisiana DUI/DWI

According to Louisiana, including New Orleans, DUI/DWI law, a drunk driving conviction can mean more than a suspended license.  In addition to the 12-month revocation of driving privileges, first time DUI/DWI offenders can expect the following penalties:

• Monetary fines of up to $1,000 in addition to the cost of litigation
• Up to six months in prison
• An increase in annual auto insurance premiums
• A permanent criminal record that could impact future employment opportunities
• Loss of Drivers License for 1 year.

Penalties for DUI/DWI convictions increase with each subsequent offense and are frequently updated by state legislature.  For this reason, it is important to work with a DUI/DWI attorney who is well acquainted with current New Orleans DUI/DWI law.

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Drivers license suspension for DUI/DWI

New Orleans DUI/DWI law request that a driver stopped on suspicion of DUI/DWI must submit to a chemical test involving breath, blood, or urine to determine the presence and level of an illegal substance in the body.  In addition to alcohol, such substances can include over-the-counter, prescription, or illicit drugs.  Extreme sleep deprivation or driver fatigue can also be the cause of a DUI arrest. 

Drivers arrested on a DUI/DWI charge in Louisiana are faced with both a criminal and a civil DUI/DWI charge that determines the extent of the penalties associated with the crime.  Those first-time offenders convicted of a DUI/DWI or those who refused to submit to a chemical test at the time of arrest are subject to a six-month license suspension.

Within 15 Days of the Arrest

According to Louisiana DUI / DWI law, however, the offender has the right to challenge a license suspension by requesting an administrative hearing through the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles within 15 days of the arrest.

A South Louisiana and Orleans Parish DUI/DWI attorney at Larre` Law Firm, LLC can provide you with the knowledgeable legal guidance you need to achieve a successful outcome in court.  Clients seeking representation from our law firm  will be counseled on their legal rights, as well as the legal strategies for retaining their driver’s license, reducing probationary periods, eliminating incarceration, and preventing burdensome fines and other court mandates throughout the greater New Orleans and South Louisiana area.