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Louisiana Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Is The Definition Of Dwi?
  A: In Louisiana, it is a crime (LA. R.S. 14:98) to operate any motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, vessel or other means of conveyance: A. While under the influence … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For Dwi?
  A: DWI First Offense (Misdemeanor) *Fine: $300­$1,000 (plus court costs and other fees) *Jail: 10 days to 6 months (all can be suspended except as set forth below) … More
• Q: Underage Dwi Penalties
  A: In Louisiana, it is a crime (LA. R. S. 14:98.1) for a person under the age of 21 to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .02 per cent or … More
• Q: What Is Louisiana's Administrative Driver's License Suspension Law?
  A: When a person is arrested for DWI and either refuses to submit to a breath alcohol or blood alcohol test or submits to a breath alcohol or blood alcohol test with a … More
• Q: Driver's License Suspensions
  A: *First Refusal: 180 days with eligibility for hardship license after first 90 days. *Second Refusal: 545 days without eligibility for hardship license. *First … More
• Q: Driver's License Suspensions (Under 21)
  A: *Refusal: 180 days *Submittal: 180 days More
• Q: Driver's License Suspensions (Commercial Drivers License)
  A: *First DWI in a Commercial Vehicle ­ 1 year *BAC of .04 or more while Operating a Commercial Vehicle ­ 1 year *First Refusal to Submit to an Alcohol … More
• Q: Driving Under Suspension
  A: The crime of driving under suspension is punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 or imprisonment for up to 6 months or both. Additionally, a "civil penalty" of … More
• Q: If I Took The Breath Test, What Can A Lawyer Do For Me?
  A: There are many issues to be resolved in a DWI case. The failure of the State to prevail on any of these issues could result in an acquittal. An example of some of … More
• Q: What Are The Speed Limits In Louisiana?
  A: Unless Otherwise Posted Prima Facie Interstate 70 mph Ltd Access Rds 65 mph Other Primary Rds 55 mph Residential 25 mph More
• Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar Yes Photo Radar No Aircraft Yes Laser Yes More