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Carl Barkemeyer is a Baton Rouge DUI lawyer and drunk driving defense attorney. He defends misdemeanor and felony DWI and DUI charges in Baton Rouge and throughout Louisiana. He is experienced in handling DWI charges and fighting for the best results. He provides his clients with excellent representation for the following types of DWI charges in Louisiana: multiple DWI, felony DWI, underage DWI, Hit and Run, Reckless Driving, out of state DUI, first time DUI, misdemeanor DWI, administrative hearings, driver's license, and hardship licenses.
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If you or someone you know has been arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for DUI (Driving Under the Influence), also known as DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), it is important to keep in mind that you have 30 days to request an administrative hearing for your driver's license. The Department of Public Safety may attempt to suspend your license. Carl Barkemeyer, Baton Rouge DUI lawyer, will be able to handle the administrative hearing for you. He will also explain the consequences of your DWI arrest and will take you through the steps in the criminal justice system that are applicable to your case. A conviction for DWI may negatively affect the rest of your life. An effective Baton Rouge DWI lawyer can help you to mitigate the short-term and long-term damage a DWI conviction may cause.
Time is of the essence after you have been arrested for a DWI in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information on what to do after an arrest for DWI, click here.
A common mistake that individuals who are new to the justice system make is in hiring a lawyer who does NOT regularly handle DUI charges in Louisiana. Many people are under the mistaken idea that all defense attorneys are trained in DUI defense. This is not the case with the majority of criminal defense attorneys. It is important that you hire a highly-trained Baton Rouge DWI attorney, one with whom you feel comfortable and confident as they take you through the various aspects of your court appearances and DMV hearings.
The attorney’s fees for DWI representation will usually be between $3,500-10,000, depending on the complexity of the case, as well as other factors. It all comes down to how much time our lawyers must spend to defend you as well as the expertise required. Mr. Barkemeyer has defended clients charged with DWI in Louisiana for over 18 years. Therefore, he has developed his DWI knowledge over thousands of hours of DWI experience. He is then able to make decisions about DWI cases relatively quickly compared to a lawyer unfamiliar with DWI. Also, he has developed many relationships with prosecutors, judges, and court staff throughout Louisiana that allow him to defend his DWI clients more efficiently. When you hire us for your DWI in Baton Rouge, you are hiring us for our expertise, not so we can learn DWI law.
Call us at 225-964-6720 or email us here and we will give you our fee over the phone. You do NOT have to come into the office. We also offer Zoom conferencing if you prefer video. There is no need to burn up your afternoon going from lawyer office to lawyer office. If you check out our website and videos, you will get to know Mr. Barkemeyer well very quickly.
Our attorney fees for DUI defense are always flat fees. That means we will establish a fee for the entire case. Therefore, as the client, you will know exactly what to expect with no surprise invoices down the road like many lawyers do. The reason we offer flat fees is because we are a criminal defense law firm; therefore, we know what a case will require. We have defended thousands of clients. We have seen it all.
An example of a flat fee would be $4000 for the representation of your DWI in criminal court as well as the Administrative Hearing regarding your driver’s license. We will defend you all the way until the case is resolved whether it is a diversion program, dismissal, 894 plea, conviction, etc. If you desire trial, we may have an additional stated fee for that. We will set that fee up front specifically so you will know how to best weigh your options. Transparency is the key. Our clients have always appreciated the flat fee because the can budget for it easily and they can trust Mr. Barkemeyer and our DWI lawyers.
Apart from attorney’s fees are possible fees to hire expert witnesses and conduct extensive investigation if you desired a DWI trial. Depending on your case, you may decide you want to hire an expert witness to testify regarding an issue in the DWI. This witness could cost thousands of dollars. The cost of that witness would not come out of the attorney’s fee. That is separate.
In some situations, we can offer payment plans which would require half of the fee up front. We would then agree that you would make monthly payments for the balance. We offer every conceivable form of payment you can think of including cash, credit/debit card, PayPal, money orders, cashier’s check, apps, etc. You do not have to come into the office to hire our DWI lawyers. We can email the fee agreement to you with the ways to make the payment electronically, if you prefer. We are a technologically progressive law firm. Therefore, we do all we can to run efficiently and make our client’s lives easier and save them time and money.
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The case scenarios below are hypothetical examples of DWI and DUI arrests in Baton Rouge. They are based on similar situations that we have seen. If your case is similar, you may want to hire a lawyer to help you. There are many more scenarios that we help with.
We’ve represented many clients who have been arrested after having a couple drinks at Ivar’s or Duvic’s bars then trying to make it back home. The Baton Rouge Police officer may have pulled you over for crossing the center line or fog line. He asks you where you’ve been and you tell him. He then asks you to conduct the field sobriety tests, starting with the pen test. He then has you do the walk and turn and one-legged stand tests. The officer tells you that you passed the tests but says he is taking you to the station to give you an opportunity to take the breathalyzer. Hint: if he really thought you passed, he wouldn’t ask you to take the breathalyzer. The police officer tells most people that they passed for the purpose of keeping the arrestee cooperative.
The breathalyzer doesn’t go too well as you blow .159 BAC. The officer gives you a summons for DWI and paperwork. You are free to leave. You figure that it is no big deal because you were not booked. However, it has become standard procedure since COVID and due to prison overcrowding that DWI arrestees are not booked in jail, rather, they are given a summons to appear in Baton Rouge City Court. Nevertheless, you now have a DWI charge just the same. The officer says, “oh don’t worry about it, you’ll just take a class.” Nothing could be further from the truth. NEVER take advice from a police officer, much less one that just arrested you!
After you get rest, you awake the next day to start mentally processing what happened and what to do about it. So, you take to the internet to start your Google searches about DWI and if you need a lawyer. As you can tell by now, you’re going to have some driver’s license issues that need to be addressed. You’ve read something about an administrative hearing and 15 days or 30 days to request it. But what is it, which time frame is correct, and why?!?
This is why you need a DWI lawyer to get on the case now. Everyone’s situation is different and needs different attention. We know this after defending hundreds of clients for DWI over the past 18 years. We will take the stress off of you and ease your mind by answering your questions about your license. You need to keep driving.
Then there is the criminal case. Yes, you basically have two cases. You’ll have the driver’s license case and then criminal case with a judge and prosecutor. We handle both for you. We will obtain all the reports, analyze the case, communicate with the prosecutor’s office, and help you decide the best plan of action to protect you. Just be sure to get us on board within 30 days of the date of arrest so we can request the Administrative Hearing.
The night wasn’t so bad at the Texas Club until the drive home. You thought you could make it back just fine but that curb jumped out in front of you and tackled your truck, leaving you broke down on the side of the road. Here comes the East Baton Rouge Sheriff deputy to check on you. He sees the vehicle is damaged and you try to explain that you need a tow truck. Immediately, he asks where you were coming from. You tell him. Then he asks you how many you had to drink. You said, “a couple beers.” That’s what everyone says. The officer replies with a request that you do some tests for him.
Since this isn’t your first rodeo, you decline the field sobriety tests. The officer places you in cuffs and arrests you for suspected driving while intoxicated. He takes you to the station where you refuse the breathalyzer. Since you have a prior DWI from two years ago, you know those potential breathalyzer results aren’t going to help you. The officer gives you your paperwork and off you go. There is no court date anywhere on your paperwork. The officer may have told you that the court will send it to you. Your case will be going to the 19th Judicial District Court.
Your situation is a little sticky now that this is your second DWI. DWI second offense in Louisiana carries some mandatory jail time and 240 hours of community service. Additionally, you’ll be facing a possible driver’s license suspension. Most judges will want to slam you for getting a second DWI, especially so close in time to the prior DWI. You need help. We represent clients on multi-offense DWI. These cases are much more involved than a DWI First Offense.
Penalties for DWI or DUI depend on many facts and circumstances of the offender. Generally, the penalties of a DWI of DUI conviction result in the following:
| Men | |||||||||
| Approximate Blood Alcohol Percentage | |||||||||
| Drinks | Body Weight in Pounds | ||||||||
| 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200 | 220 | 240 | ||
| 0 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | Only Safe Driving Limit |
| 0 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 |
Only Safe Driving Limit
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| 1 | .04 | .03 | .03 | .02 | .02 | .02 | .02 | .02 | Driving Skills Significantly Affected Possible Criminal Penalties |
| 2 | .08 | .06 | .05 | .05 | .04 | .04 | .03 | .03 | |
| 3 | .11 | .09 | .08 | .07 | .06 | .06 | .05 | .05 | |
| 4 | .15 | .12 | .11 | .09 | .08 | .08 | .07 | .06 | |
| 5 | .19 | .16 | .13 | .12 | .11 | .09 | .09 | .08 | |
| 6 | .23 | .19 | .16 | .14 | .13 | .11 | .10 | .09 | Legally Intoxicated Criminal Penalties |
| 7 | .26 | .22 | .19 | .16 | .15 | .13 | .12 | .11 | |
| 8 | .30 | .25 | .21 | .19 | .17 | .15 | .14 | .13 | |
| 9 | .34 | .28 | .24 | .21 | .19 | .17 | .15 | .14 | |
| 10 | .38 | .31 | .27 | .23 | .21 | .19 | .17 | .16 | Death Possible |
| Subtract .01% for each 40 minutes of drinking. One drink is 1.25 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 5 oz. of table wine. |
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| Women | ||||||||||
| Approximate Blood Alcohol Percentage | ||||||||||
| Drinks | Body Weight in Pounds | |||||||||
| 90 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200 | 220 | 240 | ||
| 0 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | Only Safe Driving Limit |
| 0 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | Only Safe Driving Limit |
| 1 | .05 | .05 | .04 | .03 | .03 | .03 | .02 | .02 | .02 | Driving Skills Significantly Affected Possible Criminal Penalties |
| 2 | .10 | .09 | .08 | .07 | .06 | .05 | .05 | .04 | .04 | |
| 3 | .15 | .14 | .11 | .10 | .09 | .08 | .07 | .06 | .06 | |
| 4 | .20 | .18 | .15 | .13 | .11 | .10 | .09 | .08 | .08 | |
| 5 | .25 | .23 | .19 | .16 | .14 | .13 | .11 | .10 | .09 | |
| 6 | .30 | .27 | .23 | .19 | .17 | .15 | .14 | .12 | .11 | Legally Intoxicated Criminal Penalties |
| 7 | .35 | .32 | .27 | .23 | .20 | .18 | .16 | .14 | .13 | |
| 8 | .40 | .36 | .30 | .26 | .23 | .20 | .18 | .17 | .15 | |
| 9 | .45 | .41 | .34 | .29 | .26 | .23 | .20 | .19 | .17 | |
| 10 | .51 | .45 | .38 | .32 | .28 | .25 | .23 | .21 | .19 |
Death Possible
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| Subtract .01% for each 40 minutes of drinking. One drink is 1.25 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 5 oz. of table wine. |
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This information is taken from Virginia Tech Alcohol Abuse Prevention website.
In Louisiana, driving while intoxicated is seen as a very grievous offense by most prosecutors. For this very reason, the law comes down hard on offenders even in Baton Rouge. The days when lawyers could walk into a courtroom and just get DWI cases thrown out are over now that there is increased political pressure on prosecutors to fully prosecute DWI cases. One thing you should keep in mind is that being convicted of a DWI charge can have negative repercussions which will haunt you for a very long time. So, what you need is a DWI lawyer Baton Rouge professional to help you in the mitigation of the damages of a conviction.
Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney, provides DUI defense in East Baton Rouge Parish, as well as all of Louisiana. No matter what kind of DWI charge that you are slapped within Louisiana, Mr. Barkemeyer has the necessary experience needed to defend you in misdemeanor and felony cases. One reason that he stands out is the fact that he is always committed and dedicated to seeing that the best possible results are obtained for his clients. Excellence is his watchword when it comes to legal representation for clients in different DUI cases in Baton Rouge such as felony DWI, hit and run, multiple-offense DWI, as well as, underage DWI, reckless driving, hardship licenses, first-offense DWI, open container, and more.
One wrong ideology is to assume that every lawyer practicing in Louisiana has the training that is needed to handle a DWI case. However, this notion is totally wrong, and you need to verify that the lawyer that you hire is credible and has the necessary DWI defense experience. Then again, it is important that you work with a DUI lawyer in Baton Rouge that you have a good rapport with and have the freeness of mind to confide in. This is because all through the process, as you go from court appearance to court appearance, as well as, DMV hearing to DMV hearing, you will regularly have to communicate with your defense attorney.
DWI simply means driving while intoxicated and DUI means driving under the influence. However, both of them actually have the same meaning in Louisiana. There is really nothing different about both terms because they refer to the same statute. However, in some states, the offense is referred to as DUI while in some other states, it is strictly referred to as a DWI. According to the law in Louisiana, DWI simply has to do with the operation of a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. It can be interpreted in so many ways as follows:
It could also be seen as a situation where the person operating the vehicle is influenced by controlled drug substances which have been listed in the drug schedules or is situation where the operator of the vehicle is influenced by a combined intake of alcohol, as well as, one or multiple drugs which are not referred to as controlled dangerous substances but can be legally obtained whether they have a prescription or not.
Another situation is where the person operating the vehicle is influenced by one drug or multiple drugs that are not referred to as controlled dangerous substances but can be legally obtained whether they have a prescription or not.
If you wish to have more clarity about what constitutes a DWI charge in Baton Rouge, feel free to reach out to Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney and all of your inquiries will be adequately answered.
In Louisiana, driving while intoxicated is highly frowned at by prosecutors and judges. The penalties that apply if you get convicted of a DUI charge is actually dependent on different factors and circumstances that apply to the offender. Basically, getting arrested and convicted of a DUI or a DWI could result in one or more the following penalties:
When it comes to underage DWI cases in Baton Rouge, Mr. Barkemeyer is a very experienced underage DWI attorney Baton Rouge professional. Underage DWI cases have to do with individuals that are not up to 21 and have a BAC of about 0.02 and above. When it comes to cases like this, the state of Louisiana has laws that are very strict. According to the law, underage driving while intoxicated has to do with the operation of a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft, as well as, watercraft and other conveyance methods by an underage person that is intoxicated with a BAC that is up to about 0.02% and above for someone who is below 21 in relation to the grams of alcohol for every 100 cubic cm of blood. If you are found in violation of this law, then, the consequences that apply will be meted out to you by the authorities without hesitation.
So, what should you do if you get involved in a DUI case in Baton Rouge? The answer is simply to reach out to Mr. Barkemeyer who is widely known as a reputable underage DWI charge attorney currently practicing in Baton Rouge. He has a full understanding of everything that has to do with cases related to driving while intoxicated. With so many years of involvement in representing underage offenders in Baton Rouge, Mr. Barkemeyer definitely knows how a bad record can affect the future of the offender negatively. The number of DWI charges that Mr. Barkemeyer has taken up for more than a decade amount in hundreds and his practice extends to other parishes in the state of Louisiana. With personal knowledge about the judges all over Louisiana, you stand the chance if you work with him. Then again, his outstanding knowledge when it comes to every law relating to driving while intoxicated ensures that he puts up a fight for the protection of your license, upholding your rights, as well as, securing your future.
There are various options that exist as to how to fight a DUI case in Louisiana. When you get in touch with Mr. Barkemeyer, you will be enlightened about the different ways which can be used to fight for your rights in your DUI charge. These defenses range from challenging a DUI stop, challenging your arrest, field sobriety tests challenge, BAC tests challenge, as well as, challenging the evidence which the authorities have presented, and challenging the DUI charges which are related to aggravated felony.
Before you get pulled over by a police officer, there must be reasonable grounds, and if a police officer does not have a plausible reason or never got to really see you do the driving, then, you can have your DUI lawyer Baton Rouge representative challenge the stop. Then, your representative will do everything necessary to ensure that the evidence relating to your case is excluded.
For a police officer to place you under arrest in Baton Rouge, the reasons for doing so have to be sufficient enough. There must be proof that you are found driving while intoxicated without collar jobs. When it comes to cases like this, the police officer has the liberty of accessing so many factors, but it is specified that there must be an establishment of a particular probable cause.
The breathalyzer can be challenged in a wide range of ways. Example, you can challenge the effective performance of the machine or challenge the fact that you are not tested properly. Also, you can go on to challenge how knowledgeable the operator is or if they have the right license to operate the machine. Other options include challenging the fact that there was no adherence to the observation periods, as well as, the fact that your body temperature was higher which lead to false results.
With the help of your DUI attorney Baton Rouge you can, also, challenge blood tests based on contaminated samples, the inadequacy of the phlebotomist, also that, chain of custody and wrong procedures in drawing your blood. Also, you can argue that the blood sample which was used for the test is not yours.
You can go on to challenge the experience of the police officer that gave you the tests by arguing against their coordination at the time of the tests and about the fact that they did not have the physical stability to carry it out.
The penalties that you can face if you get caught in a felony DWI calls for taking very strict measures, as well as, prudent steps at every point in the process. Therefore, it is left to the prosecutor to really prove that the convictions a plausible and true. When you work with a DUI lawyer Baton Rouge professional like Mr. Barkemeyer, you stand a chance of fighting against previous DWI convictions.
If you are convicted of a DUI charge in Baton Rouge or anywhere else in Louisiana, the impact that it will have on your license can be serious. If you happened not to agree to take the breathalyzer test or took the test and were found to be over the limit, your license will be seized by the police officer. Then, you are given 30 days after being arrested to submit an application for an administrative hearing which will see you attempt to retrieve your driver’s license. During this time, it is very important that you hire Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney in order to get an experienced DWI attorney in Baton Rouge working for you. We can do everything from requesting the hearing to attending the hearing. Remember that the administrative hearing happens to be just one case out of two which you will be involved in after you are arrested for driving while intoxicated. You can, also, refer to the administrative hearing as license hearing. If you get convicted for a DUI, you stand the chance of having your license suspended. However, with attorneys from Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney working for you, you can get all the help that you need in your DWI case. We have a passion for achieving results, hence, our commitment and dedication. Your criminal record is very important and must be protected by all means, and this is the motivating factor that keeps us fighting for you to ensure that your future is not jeopardized by a DWI. Do not hesitate to contact Mr. Barkemeyer once you find yourself charged with DUI.
When you get pulled over by the authorities for driving while intoxicated in Baton Rouge, what should you do with respect to the breathalyzer test? Should you take it or just refuse it?
Actually, even your Baton Rouge DWI lawyer cannot give you a perfect answer to this question. What matters is that the law has specific regulations and codes which must be adhered to, but there are some things that you can consider.
Refusing to take the breathalyzer test could lead the DMV to suspend your license. Yes, your driver's license might be suspended for up to 12 months if you refuse the first time. However, you may qualify to receive a hardship license once an ignition interlock has been installed and you can provide an SR22 insurance proof. Refusing to take the breathalyzer test may result in consequences that are basically dependent on the number of times that you have been arrested in the past for DWI, the number of DWI refusals that you have had, as well as, the number of times that you have submitted to tests. Then again, how long you will be suspended is basically tied to the result of your case in the court. Therefore, when it comes to your license, the consequences for refusing to take a breathalyzer test are very harsh. Then again, consider the cost of purchasing an ignition interlock, as well as, insurance.
However, refusing to take the breathalyzer test can go a long way helping your case since it implies that it cannot be used as evidence in court against you. By this, we imply that it will increase your chances of being able to defend yourself in court. However, keep in mind that other forms of evidence can be used against you at trial. Some of the pieces of evidence could be an observation from the officer about you before the stop, during the stop, as well as, after the stop.
Agreeing to take the test can still lead to the suspension of your driver’s license. However, this may last only a short time. To illustrate, if you submit and are found to be over the limit, you will see your license taken from you for about three months. In this case, you do not need to present SR22 insurance. However, keep in mind that if you have cases of previous submittals, there could be an increase in how long your license will be suspended. Submitting and being found to exceed the legal limit could serve as extra evidence against you to prove that you are guilty during court proceedings.
All of these go to show that refusing or submitting must be considered in the light of different factors to determine which option you should take. What we have been able to do there use to enlighten you on the penalties, as well as common issues which are involved when it comes to driving while intoxicated. Have you been charged for driving under the influence in Baton Rouge or any other part of Louisiana? Do not hesitate to immediately reach out to your highly recommended DWI attorney Baton Rouge near me, Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney to provide you with a lawyer that is very experienced when it comes to handling DUI cases with a proven history of delivering favorable results.
So, you might be wondering if it is possible to expunge a DWI in Baton Rouge. Basically, there are lots of factors which determine if DWI experiments are possible. With regards to a first offender who is charged with driving under the influence, there are three situations which you could consider with respect to DWI and expungements –
As time goes on, the laws regarding cases like this continue to evolve. So, in the event that you are convicted for DWI in Baton Rouge or other areas in Louisiana, simply reach out to Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney. Mr. Barkemeyer is a highly respected DWI lawyer who has the experience needed to represent and defend you adequately in court.
When it comes to the connection between article 894 and a DWI expungement in the state of Louisiana, the information which most people carry around is wrong. In this section, you will get understand how it works as Mr. Barkemeyer breaks down everything to you. For many years, Mr. Barkemeyer has been able to provide criminal defense services to clients charged for driving under the influence in Baton Rouge and other areas of Louisiana state. As an experienced DWI attorney Baton Rouge professional, he has the necessary experience needed to get you through a DWI charge and an expungement.
Upon the first, as well as, second conviction DWI is seen to be a misdemeanor. By acting on his discretion, the judge could sentence a defendant based on article 894 if the defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty during the trial. In this case, it is totally up to the judge to determine if the offender will be sentenced under article 894. For this to happen, there must be no previous convictions. Well, keep in mind that when it comes to driving while intoxicated, an 894 can be used once every decade. Sobriety court participants can have the 894 allowed for them. If a sentence is deferred by the judge based on article 894, it is required that the judge gets the defendant placed on probation. Once the probation period has been completed without the defendant being arrested, the judge can forgo the conviction and dismiss the case. But it is important to ensure that the 894 is granted by the judge at last. This process is not automated. This is because even if the probation has been completed, the DWI charge doesn’t immediately get cleaned from the criminal record. Do not listen to any judge that tells you that you will have an expungement immediately after your prediction is completed.
As the defendant, you need to get your DUI lawyer Baton Rouge representative to file a motion for the expungement of your DWI arrest from your records, as well as, your conviction in order to totally have a clean slate. However, the fact that you have filed for an experiment doesn’t mean that your case of conviction cannot be presented against you for the next decade. This goes to say that if you end up being arrested for driving while intoxicated during the next decade, your new DUI offense is seeing as a second offense. When it comes to article 894, a very big misunderstanding with respect to DUI and expungements is the notion that the process is automatic. There is no automatic step in real life. The truth is that there are many judges, as well as, court personnel that have inadequate knowledge regarding how the process works how to really get your record cleaned up. Therefore, you need to be proactive and exercise caution by contacting your Baton Rouge DWI lawyers who are experienced to help you in keeping your record clean. Feel free to contact Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney at any point in time.
The process of expungement is relative to individual cases. The first step is to ensure that you are qualified to have your records expunged. This is because, in the event that you do not qualify, you will end up filing unsuccessful expungements. This will lead to the wasting of valuable time and resources.
On the completion of your probation, most often, you will need to file a motion which will pave the way for your eligibility to have your records expunged based on articles 893 or 894. As soon as the authorities are convinced about your eligibility, your DUI lawyer Baton Rouge representative will help you to draft the experiment and do the filing. While doing this, it is important to attach your background checks to the experiment. Your fingerprints will be needed to get access to your background check, so, you are the only one who has access to it. Once your lawyer has drafted the expungement motion and has filed it, you will need to give it some time before it eventually gets wiped off by the authorities.
As a tip, take steps to file for expungement as far as you are qualified or eligible. Then again, we recommend that you take these steps early in other not to be at a disadvantage if your dream job comes calling or if your Certification needs a background check to be conducted before being issued to you. Secure your future now by reaching out to us at Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney. We have highly trained lawyers that will help you with expungements in Baton Rouge and entire Louisiana.
DUI and expungements happen to be a very distinct area of the state laws in Louisiana. With Mr. Barkemeyer, you get a lawyer who knows all there is to know about experiments for DWI. For more than a decade, he has continued to do it for clients, so, in the event that you need the services of a highly trained DWI lawyer to walk you through the expungements process, then, look no further than Mr. Barkemeyer.
Basically, being charged for DWI will lead to two cases which are the criminal case, as well as, the administrative case. So, check out some quick facts that you ought to remember in the event that you get into a DWI offense with the law –
All that you need which can possibly help you to get favorable results from your DWI charge is to work with a DWI attorney that has in-depth knowledge and experience in handling DWI cases. This is, especially, very important if your case has to do with Felony DUI or Multiple Offense DUI. Since DUI cases are mostly tied to the individualized aspects of Louisiana law, it is important that you get adequate representation which means that your DWI lawyer Baton Rouge representative needs to have an in-depth knowledge on how the legal system works with respect to DUI cases in order to have the hope of getting a favorable outcome which can give you a chance to protect your future.
Remember that just one month has been given to you after being arrested you need to apply for the administrative hearing which will be a way of trying to stop the authorities from suspending your driver’s license. Within the specified time given to you, you must be able to request your hearing if not you will see any subsequent requests waived. Keep in mind, however, that the administrative hearing has no connection with your court case, so, separate judges will handle both cases. So, we advise that you act swiftly if you are caught up in a DWI case and hire an attorney who is experienced in working with DWI clients to assist you in getting the suspension lifted from your license. There are some key functions which a DWI attorney that has the right experience and knowledge can perform for you, and they include:
Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney, is a highly reputable law firm in Baton Rouge that boasts attorneys who have the needed experience and are aware of the various methods involved in the court system, as well as, the administrative process in relation to your driver’s license. Our DWI attorney, Baton Rouge professionals, know the steps to take to assist clients in reaching the right decisions which will be in their own interests. We treat DUI cases as unique because we understand that every individual is different and so are their cases too. Our Baton Rouge attorneys are capable of handling the DUI case and are very familiar with the complexities and volatility of the DUI laws regulations. One way to know the best Baton Rouge DUI attorney is if they are updated when it comes to changes in the law. At Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney, we will never promise you any results. However, our reputation speaks for itself and many times; we have been able to get favorable outcomes for our clients in Baton Rouge and entire Louisiana.
It can be a very bad experience if you get slapped with a DWI charge in Baton Rouge. The law frowns at drivers who operate vehicles under the influence as it can enhance the occurrence of accidents or lead to injuries and death. What’s worse is when you combine both alcohol and drugs.
If you get caught by the police for driving under the influence, the first thing to do is to reach out to Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney immediately. Do not waste any time because time wasted can prove to be drastic in your case. Contact Mr. Barkemeyer today to have a free consultation set up for you. Also, we provide emergency DWI attorney services, and we are willing to assist you no matter how bad your situation is.
We defend clients all throughout Baton Rouge. Regardless of what area of Baton Rouge for which you were arrested, we can help. Our DWI lawyers defend clients that have been arrested or live in the following areas of Baton Rouge:
Here are some important links that may help you navigate your Baton Rouge DWI:
A charge of DWI or DUI is a serious matter that requires the attention of a serious DUI lawyer. Contact Baton Rouge DWI lawyer, Carl Barkemeyer at (225) 964-6720.
Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney
7732 Goodwood Boulevard, Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 964-6720 | phone
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