East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana DWI Lawyer

Being charged with Driving While Intoxicated in Louisiana is a serious offense and you need the legal guidance of a qualified DWI lawyer. Actually two cases will be filed against you. One is a criminal case that is resolved in the court system. Being found guilty could lead to hefty fines, a jail sentence, loss of vehicle and a permanent arrest record. The other is a civil case that could result in the suspension of your driver’s license.

Defending against a drinking and driving arrest can be very complicated and the consequences are severe. East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana DWI Lawyer Carson Marcantel can help. Successfully defending against a DWI requires very specific criminal defense experience, a technical understanding and knowledge of Louisiana DWI laws. Carson Marcantel has that background, and he can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

For immediate help with your Louisiana DWI, contact East Baton Rouge Parish DWI Criminal Defense Lawyer Carson Marcantel by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (225) 445-1961. The initial review of your case is free and confidential.

About your driver’s license

Time is also very critical for developing a DWI defense, and that is especially evident when it comes to your license. Fifteen days from the date of your arrest your license will be automatically suspended, unless you request an administrative hearing with the Office of Motor Vehicles for a hardship license. The suspension will be for a minimum of 90 days and, depending on your case, for as long as several years.

Baton Rouge DWI Attorney Carson Marcantel will petition for a hearing and represent you at the proceedings, giving you a better chance of keeping your driving privileges. During the hearing crucial case information and evidence will be presented by the arresting officer, making legal counsel very important. Carson Marcantel will make sure your constitutional right to due process of law is protected.

Note that the license hearing is not related to your court arraignment date. You will not be able to seek reinstatement of your license in court. If you want to keep your driver’s license you must contact East Baton Rouge Parish DWI Lawyer Carson Marcantel now and have him schedule the DMV hearing.

About DWI in Louisiana

Driving While Intoxicated is described by Louisiana drunk driving law as having a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher. An officer can arrest you for suspicion of DWI if you refuse to submit to a blood or breath test, though intoxication must be proved in court. Having an elevated BAC of .15% or higher will lead to increased penalties and jail time, as will multiple drinking and driving arrests. If you plead guilty to DWI, or even guilty with probation, you will have an arrest record, which will impact your ability to find or keep a job.

To protect your future and your rights you need to request a free consultation with Baton Rouge, Louisiana DWI Lawyer Carson Marcantel. He will talk with you to determine the best defense strategy for your case.

About DWI Lawyer Carson Marcantel

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana DWI Attorney Carson Marcantel provides criminal law defense, with a focus on DWI cases. His experience, knowledge of Louisiana DWI laws and combination of legal and technical skills allow him to provide aggressive and successful drunk driving defense strategies.

Carson Marcantel is a former trial prosecutor with the District Attorney's Office giving him unique insight into both sides of the courtroom process. He is able to anticipate and counter the prosecution efforts in a drunk driving case, giving you an advantage in the courtroom.

Baton Rouge DWI Lawyer Carson Marcantel graduated from the University of Arkansas and received his juris doctorate from Louisiana State University Law Center. He is admitted to the bar in Louisiana and Arkansas, and he is a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Carson Marcantel is also a member of the National College for DUI Defense and its official delegate for the State of Louisiana.

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana DWI Lawyer Carson Marcantel has lectured and spoken at seminars on driving while intoxicated and the defense of those charged with drinking and driving to judges, prosecutors, police officers and other criminal defense lawyers.

Contact Baton Rouge, Louisiana DWI Attorney Carson Marcantel for immediate help with your drunk driving case by calling (225) 445-1961 or filling out the consultation request form to the left.

East Baton Rouge Parish DWI Attorney Carson Marcantel serves the following areas: Baker, Baton Rouge, Central City and Zachary, Louisiana.

The Law Office of Carson Marcantel
9247 Bluebonnet Blvd. Suite C
Baton Rouge, LA 70810