Livingston Parish, Louisiana DWI Lawyer

Drunk driving in Louisiana is legally defined as having a blood alcohol content in excess of .08%. The offense is termed driving while intoxicated or DWI. Drunk driving should never be condoned however it is possible for a socially responsible drinker to be under the legal limit and still be charged with Louisiana DWI if a police officer subjectively suspects impairment.

The process of defending yourself can be confusing and frustrating. The district attorney and the police will be seeking a conviction and they have lots of experience with the system. As bad as things may seem, you still have legal rights and hiring a qualified Louisiana DWI lawyer will ensure your voice is heard in court.

Livingston Parish DWI Lawyer Greg Gouner understands the Louisiana DWI laws and DWI courts well. He will examine the reason for your traffic stop, review the arrest report for errors in policy and procedure, challenge evidence, question witnesses and analyze blood and breath testing equipment maintenance records. If the prosecution cannot prove every point of its case, there is a chance the charges may be reduced or the case dismissed.

Greg Gouner will use his experience and legal skills to get you the best possible resolution for a charge of driving while intoxicated in Livingston Parish.

Livingston DWI Attorney Greg Gouner will review the specifics of your case over the phone for free. He will ask about your needs and outline your legal options. To schedule a free telephone with Greg Gouner, call (225) 590-7174 or fill out the form to the left. Your inquiry is confidential and there is no obligation, so call now.

Following an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Louisiana, two cases will be filed against you. One is the criminal DWI case that is addressed in the courts. The other is a civil case brought by the Department of Public Safety that will seek to suspend your driver's license.

You can fight the suspension by requesting a special hearing with the DPS. You must submit the request within 15 days of the date of your arrest, however, or you will automatically lose your license.

Like the criminal proceedings, the DPS hearing involves the presentation of evidence and testimony against you. The chances of saving your driving privileges are better if you have legal representation.

Time is very critical. For the best outcome with your license, contact Livingston Parish DWI Attorney Greg Gouner quickly.

The extent of the penalties for drunk driving in Livingston Parish Louisiana depends on a number of factors, including how elevated your BAC was at the time of the arrest, whether you caused an accident with injury or if you have any prior convictions for alcohol related driving offenses. The third and every subsequent DWI charge is filed as a felony.

The general penalties for Louisiana DWI can include fines, jail, court costs, community service, enrollment in a driver improvement program, substance abuse counseling, loss of driver's license and loss of auto insurance or mandatory SR-22 insurance. A first offender with a BAC of .15% or higher must serve a jail sentence, and it can be as long as six months. A BAC greater than 0.20% can result in a 2-year mandatory license suspension.

A conviction for driving while intoxicated in Louisiana would also mean having a criminal arrest record. An employee background check could impact your job options.

Livingston DWI Lawyer Greg Gouner will try to keep your arrest record clean. Protect your future and request a free case evaluation with Greg Gouner today.

Livingston Parish Louisiana DWI Lawyer Greg Gouner has a full service law firm practicing criminal law, especially drunk driving defense. Whether a straight forward case or a complex issue, Greg Gouner will employ the latest defense strategies, consult experts and study resources to successfully defend you.

Attorney Greg Gouner graduated from the LSU Law Center. He is a member of the Louisiana and Texas State Bar Associations, the Baton Rouge Bar, the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association. He has authored multiple bar review articles. Greg Gouner is permitted to practice law before all Louisiana courts and the U.S. Middle District Court of Louisiana, The U.S Eastern District Court of Louisiana and the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

In addition to experienced legal services, Livingston Parish Louisiana DWI Attorney Greg Gouner offers personal service throughout your case. Pay plans can be created in most situations with little money down. Major credit cards are accepted for services.

To schedule a free case review over the phone, contact Livingston Parish DWI Lawyer Greg Gouner by calling (225) 590-7174 or filling out the consultation request form to the left.