St. Charles Parish DWI Lawyer - Hahnville DUI Attorney

Our DWI lawyers in Louisiana 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.

St. Charles Parish DWI Lawyer – Hahnville DUI Attorney

The Barkemeyer Law Firm is composed of multiple attorneys that primarily defend clients for DWI and DUI. We have a combined over 100 years of experience defending clients charged with drunk driving in all areas of Louisiana. Our DWI lawyers frequently represent clients at the 29^th Judicial District Court in Hahnville. We help with all aspects of the DWI case including: temporary license, DMV Administrative Hearing, hardship license, arraignment, criminal court hearings, additional DWI-related charges, negotiations with the prosecutor, decisions regarding the interplay between criminal case and license case, professional license issues, employment issues, CDL drivers, car insurance, college enrollment issues, and DWI expungements.

Court in St. Charles Parish

If you’ve been arrested in St. Charles Parish, then you’ll have court at the 29^th Judicial District Court (St. Charles Parish Court), located at 13899 River Road, Luling, Louisiana. This is a temporary courthouse as renovations are being conducted. Make sure you wear the proper attire for court which means no shorts, no hats, no cell phones, and no sleeveless tops. Be on time for court, which usually begins at 8:30 am.

Penalties for a First DWI Conviction

-Fines: A fine ranging from $300 to $1,000 is imposed, with a higher fine of $750 to $1,000 if the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.20% or more.
-Jail Time: The sentence may include 10 days to 6 months in jail.
-Driver’s License Suspension: A 12-month driver’s license suspension is mandatory, increasing to 2 years if the BAC is 0.20% or higher.

Additionally, first-time offenders could potentially face 48 hours to six months in jail. Other potential penalties for DWI include:

-Probation: Offenders may receive probation, during which they may or may not be allowed to drive.
-Mandatory Programs: The court may require participation in three mandatory 30-hour re-education programs, which include a driver improvement program, substance abuse program, and a MADD victim program.
-Community Service: Offenders may be assigned community service, typically involving tasks like street cleaning.

Special Penalties

-High BAC: If the BAC is over 0.15%, an additional 48 hours of jail time is mandatory, which cannot be suspended.
-Very High BAC: With a BAC exceeding 0.20%, offenders face 48 hours in jail, a fine ranging from $750 to over $1,000, and the installation of an ignition interlock system in their vehicle for two years.
-Child Endangerment: Violating child endangerment laws may result in non-suspendable jail sentences, among other penalties.

DWI-Related Charges

Many times, during a DWI arrest, the police officer may include additional criminal charges. In addition to providing representation for DWI and DUI, our Hahnville DWI lawyers defend clients with other criminal charges such as reckless driving, possession of marijuana, careless operation of a vehicle, improper lane use, no license, hit and run, disturbing the peace, resisting an officer, possession of drugs, criminal damage to property, flight from an officer, theft, and more. Our lawyers can help with all types of criminal cases in St. Charles Parish. If you need a lawyer for a DWI in St. Charles Parish, fill out the contact form or call us at 985-888-0009.