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As experienced DWI defense attorneys in New Orleans, we are often asked what one should do when stopped at a DWI checkpoint. While every DWI case is different, there are certain commonalities and certain things to watch out for from law enforcement. However, every DWI case benefits from the help of a dedicated Louisiana DWI… Continue reading What To Do At DWI Traffic Stop in Louisiana
Facing DWI charges in Louisiana can be a daunting experience, with potential consequences ranging from fines and license suspension to more severe penalties. At Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, our experienced New Orleans defense attorneys understand the concerns and uncertainties individuals may have when confronted with such legal challenges. This blog aims to provide insights into… Continue reading Do I Need an Attorney for My DWI Case in Louisiana?
If you’re driving around one night and happen to get pulled over by a police officer on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), you may not be sure how to act. This is especially true if you’ve never been stopped before on any charge, let alone a DWI. Even… Continue reading Pulled over for DUI in Metairie
We all know that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can impair judgment and put everyone’s lives at risk. But we do not often think of the intoxicating effect of that all-nighter or the common case of “burning the candle at both ends.” If you are running on empty (sleep, that is –… Continue reading Driver Fatigue and DUIs in New Orleans
As a DWI attorney in New Orleans, I meet with clients each day that, if convicted, face severe penalties. Often, I find that drivers are unaware of the possible penalties of a DWI conviction, initially believing such a charge doesn’t carry heavy consequences. It is actually the contrary. I try to quickly educate drivers on… Continue reading What Are the Penalties for a DWI Conviction in Louisiana?
Driving under the influence, also known as a DUI, is an incredibly serious offense in Louisiana. If you’re facing DUI-related charges, getting legal assistance from a trusted attorney, like the skilled legal defense team at Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, can help you get the charges reduced or even get the case dismissed. We’re going to… Continue reading How do you get a DUI dismissed in Louisiana?
A driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in Louisiana can be confusing. (It’s often known as a driving under the influence, or DUI, charge in other states.) Will you have to pay a fine if you’re arrested for DWI? Lose your license? Go to jail? The answer depends on a number of factors. In an effort… Continue reading Possible Penalties for DWI Conviction in Louisiana
As experienced DWI attorneys in New Orleans, Louisiana, our team at Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias often sees confusion within the state about drunken driving terminology. This is to be expected, as different states in the U.S. use different acronyms for the charge, even ones that border Louisiana. In Louisiana, driving while intoxicated, or DWI, is… Continue reading What is the Difference Between DWI and DUI in Louisiana?
If you have been pulled over for a DUI in New Orleans or anywhere in Louisiana, there is a lot that’s going to happen and it will be happening relatively quickly. The criminal justice system in Louisiana doesn’t take drunk or drugged driving lightly, and if you aren’t diligent in protecting your rights, you might… Continue reading Pulled over for a DUI in New Orleans?
As you are leaving a friend’s 50th birthday party, your friend runs out to meet you. “Hey, have you been drinking?” he asks. You stop dead in your tracks. You have had a few beers, but you also ate a big dinner. Are you okay to drive? You didn’t accept that free martini. Perhaps you… Continue reading Your Best Friend: The Ignition Interlock