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What To Do At DWI Traffic Stop in Louisiana

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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 lawyer. At Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, we are here to help.

Below, we’ve included some of the questions you may be asked when stopped at a DWI checkpoint in Louisiana — as well as some questions you may have after the stop — and what you should know about this process.

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Legal Assistance to Victims of Marathon Refinery Fire in Garyville, Louisiana

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In the heart of Louisiana’s River Parishes, the recent fire at the Marathon Petroleum Co. oil refinery in Garyville has left residents reeling from the aftermath of a chemical release and fire.

As black smoke billowed across the area, families within a two-mile radius were forced to evacuate, and concerns about health effects and property damage continue to grow.

In times like these, having a reliable legal partner is crucial. Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, LLC, with over 60 years of combined experience in personal injury law, stands as a steadfast ally for those impacted, offering guidance, advocacy, and a path towards recovery.

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Possible Penalties for DWI Conviction in Louisiana

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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 to answer these questions, the experienced DWI attorneys at Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias address this question in this blog, as well as the potential penalties you stand to face if arrested for DWI in New Orleans.

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3 Ways to Leisurely Spend Your NOLA Labor Day Weekend

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new orleansAfter the 4th of July life seems to fly by at lightning speed. The summer disappears before your very eyes and all of a sudden it is time to go back to school. Time to return to the laborious homework, teacher-parent meetings, and endless sports games.

Luckily, Labor Day provides that final long weekend before the hectic school year kicks in. You want to relax, take time with family, and soak up a few more New Orleans rays before the summer is through.

Here at Harmon, Smith, & Vourvoulias, LLC, we have the same exact mindset. We thought we’d share a few relaxing ways to spend your weekend! [Read more…]

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Marijuana Legalization Complicates Road Safety and DWI Laws

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With the legalization of marijuana in the United States on the rise, states cannot agree on the best way to keep our roads safe. Drunk driving is much easier to regulate. Police often rely on the Breathalyzer, which can be administered on the roadside, to accurately determine a driver’s blood alcohol content. Alcohol is also much more predictable than marijuana in terms of how the body processes it. Therefore, it holds true for most people that their judgment and functioning is significantly impaired past the legal BAC limit of 0.08 percent.

This is not the case for marijuana. First of all, levels of THC—the psychoactive chemical in marijuana—cannot be detected with a Breathalyzer as can alcohol. In fact, the best measure of THC is through a blood sample, which must be taken at a hospital. [Read more…]

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Infographic: DWI Arrests Per Louisiana Parish

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Which Louisiana parish has the most DWI arrests each year? New Orleans defense lawyers at Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, LLC give the breakdown below.

DWI Arrests in Louisiana Per Parish

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Slurp Down Some Oysters at the New Orleans Oyster Fest

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A Plate of OystersWhere else but New Orleans can you find an oyster-slurping competition? It’s that time of the year again! The countdown for the New Orleans Oyster Festival is on.

Louisiana is known for its seafood and oysters. And although the seafood industry took a hard hit after the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, they have bounced right back. Now, the French Quarter is one of the biggest oyster producers in the nation and has been dubbed the Oyster Capital of America. [Read more…]

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New Orleans Birdfoot Festival

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Hands Playing the PianoIf you’re a fan of live music and a lover of New Orleans history and culture, then there is a festival for you. The Birdfoot Festival celebrates New Orleans’s classical heritage with the goal of broadening access to live music performances in the area.

The Festival was founded in 2011 by New Orleans community members and professional musicians and has brought tasteful, professional chamber music to New Orleans. [Read more…]

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Officers Target Underage Drinking and Driving

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Person Driving a CarDriving while intoxicated is considered a relatively serious offense in Louisiana. When a person below the legal drinking age gets behind the wheel with an elevated blood alcohol concentration level, the consequences could be even more severe.

This April, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission focused their DWI Task Force patrols on motorists under the age of 21 who choose to drink and drive. The campaign was an effort to keep young drivers safe during the season of proms, graduations and end of school parties. [Read more…]

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Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana for Mardi Gras 2014

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Mardi Gras 2014 | New Orleans, LA DWI Attorney | Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, LLCNew Orleans, Louisiana is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations.  However, there are so many things to do and see, forcing most to ask themselves, “How should I spend my time at Mardi Gras?”

Below is a helpful guide to understanding all there is to do at Mardi Gras, courtesy of CBS Miami: [Read more…]

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