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What Do Cops Look For Before a DUI Stop? October 12, 2017 It happens all too often. Someone goes out for a night on the town, has a little too much to drink, and ends up behind bars facing DUI charges. In the state of Louisiana, fun events like Mardi Gras, NFL games, and other community festivi...

Top 3 Field Sobriety Tests in Louisiana Law enforcement officers in Louisiana are actively searching for signals that a driver may be intoxicated behind the wheel. While legitimately intoxicated drivers are a threat to fellow motorists, police officers may pick up on negligible in...

Interacting with Police Officers at a Traffic Stop No one looks forward to an encounter with police, but it's difficult to go your entire adult life driving without being stopped by a law enforcement officer for one reason or another. Even if you were following all traffic laws, an officer might...

Getting arrested for drinking and driving is a serious offense associated with severe consequences. If convicted, you may have to pay a large fine, spend time in jail and go without your driving privileges for a period of time. According to the Louisiana State Legislature, you could face charges...

When facing driving while intoxicated charges, people may have concerns about what a conviction or guilty plea might mean. Even for a first-time offense, the court may impose a range of penalties, some of which may have lasting impli...

If you have been arrested and charged with DUI, you should hire an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you preserve your driving rights and develop a case strategy among other things. If you are facing DUI charges, contact Lawrence Law Firm for a free consultation with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys.

The criminal justice system is difficult to navigate alone, and there are many collateral consequences of certain convictions of which the average person may not be aware. Your chances of reaching a favorable result in your case improve greatly upon hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney. Call 318-232-4000 for a free consultation.

Every drink you consume increases your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC). The higher your BAC levels are, the slower your response time and coordination become, which makes it more dangerous for you to operate a vehicle or other heavy equipment. The best way to avoid a DUI is to not get behind the wheel of a vehicle or operate heavy machinery after consuming alcohol. If you have been charged with DUI, you should contact a criminal defense attorney who is experienced in DUI defense. The attorneys at Lawrence Law Firm have reached favorable results for our clients charged with DUI. Call 318-232-4000 for a free consultation.

Alcohol is most commonly associated with DUI, but it is not the only substance that can impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely. Other substances, including prescription drugs, recreational drugs, and even some over-the-counter medications can affect your coordination, depth perception, and reaction time, which impairs your ability to drive. If you have been arrested for DUI, you will need a criminal defense attorney experienced in DUI defense fighting for you. Contact Lawrence Law Firm at 318-232-4000 for a free consultation.

Pre-trial diversion is an option that affords certain qualifying defendants the opportunity to avoid having a conviction on their record. While pre-trial diversion may be beneficial to many defendants, it is still important to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney who is familiar with these programs and can help you weigh your options before accepting an offer from the DA's office. Call 318-232-4000 to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney about your case.