Category: DWI

Arrested for DWI three times, a Metairie man might have been impaired again when he smashed into a car on Airline Drive over the weekend, then drove off. The suspect was taken into custody Friday night in the 800 block of Linden Street in Metairie as he tried to hide his damaged blue pickup truck… Continue reading Three-time DWI suspect arrested again after crash in Metairie

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission released a press statement in regard to the recent Super Bowl. Though the release covers only the recent Super Bowl the guidelines listed in the article are applicable to all sporting events. Keep this in mind as we approach March Madness and the Final Four which will be in New… Continue reading Guidelines for attending and hosting sporting events

We have discussed before how arrests are up during Mardi Gras and Carnival season. Here is an article showing how area jails prepare for the anticipated increase in arrests. As you can see, law enforcement efforts are increased during this period and you should avoid driving if you have had anything to drink. If you… Continue reading Jails make room for Mardi Gras arrests

According to Highway Safety Commission records and reports, Drunk drivers contribute to Mardi Gras’s status as deadliest state holiday. Drivers should be extra cautious due to the number of pedestrians on or near streets and highways as well as the number of vehicles dis-obeying and ignoring traffic laws in order to get to a parade… Continue reading Mardi Gras is deadliest state holiday

The State of Louisiana has begun a new campaign to curb DWI and DUI. The program is called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and will operate during the upcoming Holiday Season. Here is an excerpt of the press release announcing the program: “Scores of Louisiana law enforcement agencies are participating in the national “Drive… Continue reading Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Begins

According to a recent press release of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols will be increased and intensified during the Holiday Season in an effort to curb drunk driving. Here is a portion of the release for your consideration: Scores of Louisiana law enforcement agencies are participating in the national “Drive… Continue reading Saturation patrols and DWI checkpoints increase

During the Holidays many people are driving to attend parties and functions connected with the Christmas Season. Many of these functions serve and provide alcohol to the guests. To avoid finding yourself charged with an alcohol related offense, it is best to use a designated driver for these functions or take a cab or other… Continue reading Use designated drivers to prevent DWI in holiday season

If you have been convicted of a DWI or DUI in New Orleans, Metairie or surrounding area, you probably will want to have your record expunged. The only method available in Louisiana is to have you conviction set aside and expunged under the provisions of Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 893 & 894 and… Continue reading Expungement of DWI or DUI Criminal Charges

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission announced through a recent press release the purchase of new BAT Mobiles to combat drunk driving and increase arrest. Here is the body of the release timed for the Labor Day Weekend. “With six new Breath Alcohol Test (BAT) buses and hundreds of hours of overtime pay available to law… Continue reading Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Funds DWI BAT Mobiles