Monday, November 8, 2010

Having the Right DUI/DWI Attorney Makes A Difference to Your Defense

Recently, the Louisiana Legislature stiffened the penalties for violation of the DUI/DWI law, which is found in Louisiana Revised Statute 14:98.  These days the consequences of a Louisiana DUI/DWI conviction are too serious to ignore.  Although a first or second offense DUI/DWI is a misdemeanor criminal charge, you should not take it lightly.  A DUI/DWI conviction has many longstanding and serious consequences including, heavy fines and court costs, long-term loss of your driver’s license, increased cost of car insurance, vehicle impoundment or forfeiture, and jail time. In addition, a DUI/DWI conviction can leave you with a permanent criminal record and hurt your future chances of employment. 

Fortunately, a skilled DUI/DWI Lawyer can mean the difference between a conviction and a dismissal or reduced charge.  A skilled DUI/DWI Attorney has the experience to review the crucial evidence of your DUI/DWI arrest and successfully defend you.  Often times, DUI/DWI arrests are video taped and can be your saving grace.  A skilled DUI/DWI Lawyer has the experience and knowledge to evaluate the video tape evidence for errors in the admission of the field sobriety test (SFST), which is one of the main pieces of evidence against you. An experienced DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer can tell you if you should fight your case and take it to trial or seek a plea bargain for the best possible deal.

If you have been arrested for DUI/DWI it is important that you act with 15 days of your arrest to request an Administrative Hearing or your license may be automatically suspended and you may or may not be entitled to a hardship license.

Call Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Attorney Rhett Spano now at (225) 387-8327 or 504-339-2244(c) or email a question to rspano1@gmail.com.  Or visit my website at http://www.rhettspanolaw.com/