Arrested for a DUI or DWI in New Orleans?

When facing DUI or DWI charges in New Orleans or the surrounding parishes, it is crucial you hire an experienced New Orleans DUI lawyer/attorney. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) are serious, enhanceable offenses, meaning the punishments get worse with each additional offense.

Louisiana law is quite clear regarding drunk driving charges, and the harsh reality is that even a first or second offense DUI or DWI can result in a suspension of your license as well as stiff fines and punishments. An aggressive New Orleans DUI/DWI attorney can assist you in this matter and help protect your rights and freedom and avoid license suspension.

It is imperative that your DUI/DWI attorney be familiar with the Orleans & Jefferson parish criminal court systems as well as the DUI/DWI laws in Louisiana. In the New Orleans area, the Law Office of Lance J. Robinson has over 22 years of experience successfully defending hundreds of clients facing DUI/DWI charges. Our law firm has been able to get criminal convictions and help most of our clients avoid jail time with the expertise as a criminal defense attorney.

If you have been arrested and charged with a DWI or DUI, you need to take immediate action and schedule a free case review and administrative hearing with our office right now. If you are arrested for DUI/DWI in Louisiana, you only have 30 days from the date of your DWI arrest to request an administrative hearing concerning your driver's license before the Department of Motor Vehicles will automatically proceed with your license suspension. Get on top of being convicted or arrested for DUI/DWI today by organising your administrative hearing with our office and getting yourself an attorney!

The Law Office of Lance J. Robinson will represent you with legal representation at your driver's license DMV hearing and all court appearances. As your attorney, we will guide you through every step of your case and explain your legal options to provide the most aggressive defense for you.

We have successfully qualified first-time DUI/DWI clients throughout the New Orleans area for diversion programs which lessen fines and penalties and get the DUI or DWI dismissed. We have also been successful in qualifying third and fourth felony DWI clients for DWI/Drug Courts instead of mandatory jail sentences. Call us today for a free consultation to learn how the New Orleans law firm of Lance J. Robinson can become your DWI/DUI attorney and together approach your administrative hearing and/or court proceedings.

According to the Louisiana Revised Statute of 14:98, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) constitutes operating a motor vehicle while driving under the influence of of alcohol or other controlled substances. You can be arrested and incur a DWI if you have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or higher.

If you have a Intoxicated Blood Content level of .15 in your field sobriety tests, you will incur harsher penalties. If your Blood Content level is .20, you will be punished even more severely in regards to criminal charges.

Your first DWI offense in New Orleans is considered a misdemeanor. This charge can carry a wide variety of grave consequences. You could receive the following penalties for being intoxicated behind the wheel:

• up to 6 months of imprisonment
• a fine ranging from $300 to $1,000
• 48 hours of jail time
• up to 2 years of probation
• a substance abuse class
• a driver improvement course
• a minimum of 32 hours of community service
• a MADD victim impact program

Penalties for first-time offenders in New Orleans are harsher if your Blood Content is found to be higher than .15. In this case, an extra 48 hours of jail time can be imposed for the crime and, though seemingly unimportant in this situation, it is very likely car insurance rates with drastically increase as well.

If your Blood Alcohol Content is found to be .20 or higher, you can expect to receive a worse sentence. You may also receive 48 hours of jail time, a fine of $750 to $1,000, and an ignition interlock device placed in your car for two years. This device is a breathalyzer you must pass in order to start your car as you are considered an endangerment to drivers and the device is aimed to reduce the chances of a motor vehicle accident.

In Louisiana, a DWI conviction is categorized as a felony when the offender already has two or more DWI convictions in the last 10 years. Subsequent DWIs, including third and fourth convictions, are also considered felonies, and they carry enhanced punishments for driving under the influence.

It is essential that you hire a qualified New Orleans DWI defense attorney to defend you against these enhanced punishments due to the prior convictions .

The Law Office of Lance J. Robinson can investigate your case and negotiate on your behalf to reduce these enhanced penalties. Our years of experience with DWI clients in New Orleans, Louisiana can help you reach a favorable outcome from a plea deal. If a reasonable plea deal cannot be reached, we are prepared to take your case to trial and fight for your rights as your personal attorney.

When you retain Lance J. Robinson as your New Orleans DUI/DWI lawyer, your case will be handled expertly and aggressively.

To start the process, the Law Office of Lance J. Robinson will mail your paperwork from the arrest to arrange a Driver's License Hearing. This way, you will be able to continue to have driving privileges for months leading up to your Driver's License Court Hearing while your attorney gets to work on your situation.

As your defense attorney, we will also request a copy of your police report, which will be carefully examined for inconsistencies, mistakes, and technical errors that could lead to a first offense being written off. Any of these could potentially lead to your case being dropped. At the DMV hearing, Lance can challenge your arrest.

If your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) tested at less than .20, you may receive a three-month suspension of your license. If your Blood Alcohol Content tested over .20, your license may be suspended for two years. This is why it is critical that you work with a New Orleans DWI attorney who knows how to find any inconsistencies or errors in criminal records that can lead to a dismissal of these charges after being arrested.

With Lance as your New Orleans defense lawyer, you can rest assured we will do everything in our power to get your charges dismissed or negotiate a favorable plea deal on your behalf. If your case goes to trial, we will fight the charges. We can also remove an arrest or conviction from your record with an expungement plea, although our primary goal is first and foremost to get the criminal charges dropped.