Louisiana DWI/DUI/Drunk-Driving Defense Attorneys
If you have been charged with a DWI, the New Orleans DWI Defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Troy G. Broussard, J.D. will provide you with an aggressive and innovative defense to protect your rights.
The consequences of a DWI conviction can be life-altering. Our DWI defense attorneys deal with all of the issues related to DWI charges, including administrative hearings and chemical testing. We handle all types of drunk-driving offenses including charges based on:
Your Blood-Alcohol Level
A common and well-known basis for DWI charges, if your blood-alcohol content is above the legal limit of .08, then you can be charged with DWI. If you blow a .08 or greater on a Breathalyzer or Intoxilyzer and are charged with DWI, it is up to your defense to show why you are not guilty. Our New Orleans DWI defense lawyers know how to do that.
Being Found to Be Under the Influence by Observation
An officer may determine that you are under the influence of an alcoholic beverage by observation and without a chemical test. If you refuse to submit to a Breathalyzer or Intoxilyzer test, you may also be subject to this charge.
Mixing Alcohol With Non-Scheduled Drugs
Under the right (or wrong!) conditions, a small amount of alcohol mixed with any kind of drug could impair your driving. The combination of alcohol with a non-scheduled or over-the-counter drug can cause you to drive erratically and be pulled over on suspicion of DWI.
Being Under the Influence of Controlled Dangerous Substance
Even if you haven't been drinking, you can still be charged with driving under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. Certain drugs listed in the schedules of the state drug statutes are forbidden to be in your system while driving.
Having Multiple DWI Offenses/Felony DWI
In Louisiana, a third DWI offense is considered a felony, and a conviction could mean large fines and up to five years in jail. For offenses beyond that, the penalty is up to 30 years. Our New Orleans DWI Defense lawyers will fight to keep you out of jail.
A Commercial/Occupational DWI
Clients who make their living by driving face loss of their licenses for blowing only .04 or for refusing to blow. Our DWI defense attorneys can contest the loss of your CDL and your livelihood. If necessary, we argue for economic hardship licenses.
Driving under the Influence of Alcohol While Underage
A zero-tolerance policy exists in Louisiana for anyone under 21 caught drinking and driving. Blowing anything above a .02 blood-alcohol level could cause a license suspension for 180 days. Refusing to blow carries the same penalty. Our attorneys can contest this suspension.
For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please contact our New Orleans DWI defense lawyers.
