Category: DWI

Here is a portion of a press release from the Department of Transporation and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. It centers on a new nation-wide strategy to arrest drunk drivers. The program calls for judges to be available at DWI check-points to sign search warrants to allow officers to take blood, breath or urine samples… Continue reading DWI No-Refusal Program

According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, the chance of a drunk driver getting arrested in Louisiana has increased sharply over the past five years. In 2010 officers made 31,065 DWI arrests, an increase of almost 5,200 from the 25,870 DWI arrests made just five years earlier. This does not necessarily mean that we have… Continue reading DUI arrests on increase in Louisiana

In a recent article appearing on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website – The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission presented “2010 DWI Enforcement Awards” on March 15 of 2011 to a father and son for their efforts in getting impaired operators of vehicles and vessels off the streets and waterways. Louisiana Department of Wildlife… Continue reading DWI not limited to highway travel

On behalf of Harmon Smith & Vourvoulias, L.L.C. on Friday, May 20, 2011 When you or someone you care about is arrested on drunk driving charges, an experienced lawyer can be of great assistance and look out for your rights. Louisiana’s legal system can be confusing and intimidating, with a unique set of rules and… Continue reading Welcome to our New Orleans Drunk Driving Blog