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Lake Charles DUI Attorneys

Our DWI lawyers in Lake Charles can handle your DWI and DUI charges in addition to driver’s license issues, professional license issues, and any other criminal charges. Barkemeyer Law Firm focuses on DWI and DUI cases. We know how to protect our client’s criminal record and driver’s license. We are accustomed to representing clients with much to lose. Our clients have been physicians, nurses, lawyers, accountants, engineers, professors, teachers, plant operators, contractors, offshore operators, businessmen, salespeople, and more.

Have you been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on drugs? The state of Louisiana considers DWI cases as very serious offenses and serves out very serious punishments for offenders. According to the law, your license may be suspended which means that commuting to work every day will become such a hassle. Then again, consider the fines that will be imposed which sometimes amount into thousands of dollars. Community service is another punishment which is compulsory and the worst-case scenario will see you get to do time in prison if found guilty in Calcasieu Parish.

After an arrest, you’ll have the fact of the arrest of your record. If you plead guilty, you will then have a conviction on your record. Potential employers will have access this information and the chances of getting employed will reduce drastically. A sound reputation is something that employers’ value and, with a criminal record, you could find yourself out of a job. This means that your livelihood and the welfare of your loved ones will greatly be affected.

It is the above-mentioned reasons that necessitate the need for a highly reputable and experienced DWI law firm in Lake Charles and all of Louisiana. The police officers in Lake Charles and the entire Louisiana state are very strict in spotting out offenders and charging them with DWI. If this is your predicament or that of your loved one, acting fast is of the essence. You need to get in contact with Barkemeyer Law Firm if you want to stand a chance of getting back your driver’s license and even minimizing the punishment that will come your way if you happen to be guilty. Then again, keep in mind that being arrested for driving while intoxicated does not necessarily mean that you are guilty.

Barkemeyer Law Firm has the best Calcasieu Parish DWI attorneys that are knowledgeable about the scientific procedures involved in testing an offender with respect to driving under the influence. At times, errors occur which can lead to wrong judgments and Barkemeyer Law Firm has highly trained DWI attorneys that can represent you to ensure that the results are simply in your favor.

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Barkemeyer Law Firm is Dedicated to DWI Defense in Lake Charles, Louisiana

At this point in time, you need the best Lake Charles DWI lawyers that has the experience and the commitment to see that you get the best possible results in court. If you are unable to present your argument convincingly before the court, you will serve punishment and even risk spending time in jail in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Barkemeyer Law Firm has a passion for ensuring that DWI arrestees get justice, our Lake Charles DWI lawyer is highly trained in the procedures that are involved and the tests that are carried out to determine if an offender is guilty or not. He will put this experience to good use to pinpoint errors that occur in the lab proof and, also, combine this with over 18 years of experience in the DWI legal environment to ensure that you get the very best representation in court.

All through his 18 years and more of experience in helping clients in Calcasieu Parish get out of DWI charges, our DWI lawyer has been in and out of different courtrooms all over Louisiana and has successfully defended the rights of people who have been charged with a DWI. His prowess in the development of winning courtroom strategies and techniques to get the proceedings in your favor has earned him the respect and reputation that he has today. Barkemeyer Law Firm has tough DUI attorneys in Calcasieu Parish who will stop at nothing until they achieve outstanding results for you.

Courts in Calcasieu Parish

If you were arrested in Calcasieu Parish, you will have court in either the 14th Judicial District Court or Lake Charles City Court. If the arrest is for a felony DWI, you’ll be in District Court since City Court only hears misdemeanor cases. Also, Lake Charles City Court prosecutes DWI arrests made by Lake Charles City Police officers.  If you received the DWI arrest in Sulphur, Louisiana, then you could have court in the City Court of Sulphur located at 500 N. Huntington Street, Sulphur, LA 70663. Either way, we can help as our lawyers are in all courts frequently.

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DWI Penalties in Calcasieu Parish

In Lake Charles City Court and Calcasieu Parish District Court, the penalties that you could face for driving while intoxicated is influenced by a lot of factors related to the offender and the facts. Basically, some of the penalties for a DWI charge include:

    -Getting your driver’s license suspended.

    -You will be required to obtain the hardship license

    -Fines amounting to as much as thousands of dollars including other added costs.

    -You could get probation while being supervised or without supervision.

    -Community service is a likelihood.

    -Extensive evaluations for proof of substance abuse.

    -Paying for damages in the event that individuals or properties suffered any damages

    -Jail time possibilities

These are some of the really tough consequences that you will face if you are charged for DWI. This is the reason that you need to take quick steps to make sure that you are backed by the best DWI lawyer in Lake Charles to guide you to the best outcome.

Calcasieu DWI Attorneys

If you were arrested for DWI or DUI, contact the Barkemeyer Law Firm in order to have our Calcasieu DWI attorneys on your case at 337-761-3121. We know how important it is that you get the tough attorneys working on your DWI case and we will be glad to defend you. Our rates are affordable and we understand how important your reputation is.

Carl Barkemeyer wrote the published book on DWI: Practical Information for the Accused and Attorneys in Louisiana.
Carl Barkemeyer wrote the published book on DWI: Practical Information for the Accused and Attorneys in Louisiana. He regularly gives lectures and advice to other attorneys regarding how to successfully defend clients for DWI.
 

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