DWI/DUI and Other Traffic Violations

You have rights after a DWI/DUI charge that you must protect. DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated, and DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. When these traffic violations and others occur, there can be serious repercussions. 

A DWI/DUI conviction may not seem like a big deal, but the reality is that it can come with jail time and expensive fines. Also, these crimes can create a criminal record where one may not have previously existed. Opportunities in life, including the ability to safeguard a current job, the ability to obtain your dream job, or the ability to get into an educational institution of your choice, may be jeopardized.

A DWI/DUI and traffic violation criminal defense attorney will evaluate your case and determine the most effective defense strategy so that you can secure the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Depending on the case facts, it could be possible to lessen your charges or have your charges dropped. Innocent people do get brought into the justice system through incomplete investigations and false accusations. Furthermore, evidence is sometimes illegally obtained by police officers and may be subject to suppression.

At the ​Law Offices of Philip B. Adams, LLC, our skilled and competent DWI/DUI and traffic violation criminal defense attorney has represented many individuals charged with the most serious crimes.

For more information, contact the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams.

Louisiana DWI/DUI and Traffic Violations


If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% or higher, you will be liable for prosecution under Louisiana DUI laws. 

  • The first DUI offense is a misdemeanor and can come with community service, fines, license suspension, or probation. Also, a first-time DUI offense may come with up to six months of jail time. 

  • The first DUI offense where death or where a child is endangered will be charged at the felony level.

  • The second DUI offense is a misdemeanor with mandatory prison time, fines, driver's license suspension, and community service.

  • The third DUI offense is a felony and can come with as little as one year to as many as five years in jail, fines, community service, an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle, and potentially the loss of your vehicle.

  • The fourth DUI offense is a felony that can come with as little as ten years to as many as thirty years in jail, community service, the loss of one's vehicle, and additional punishments.


Louisiana DWI/DUI Possible Defenses

Depending on the details of your case, there can be several defenses used to have your case dismissed. Here are just a few examples of defenses:

  • There was a lack of probable cause to arrest you.

  • The police officer who pulled your vehicle over made a mistake.

  • The breathalyzer test was faulty, and the results were untrustworthy.

  • The field sobriety tests were improperly administered, and the results are inaccurate.


Call An Experienced Louisiana DWI/DUI and Other Traffic Violations Defense Attorney Today

Protecting your rights and freedoms from the most grievous penalties when you have been charged with a DWI/DUI or other traffic violation crime in Louisiana is Attorney Adams's top priority. 
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If you were charged with a DWI/DUI or other traffic violation crime in Louisiana, you need a committed and experienced DWI/DUI & traffic violation criminal defense attorney on your side. Contact the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams today for a case evaluation.