East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana DUI Lawyer Carson Marcantel

The charge for drinking and driving in Louisiana is called DWI. It can also be referred to as DUI or Driving Under the Influence. If you are arrested for Louisiana DWI/DUI, two cases will be filed against you. A criminal case will determine if you are guilty of driving while intoxicated. A civil case will attempt to suspend your driver’s license. The process of defending yourself in both cases can be confusing and complicated and you need legal guidance. East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana DWI Lawyer Carson Marcantel can help. Carson Marcantel has the necessary combination of legal and technical skills to make a difference in the outcome of your case.

To request a free initial review of your DUI, contact East Baton Rouge Parish DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer Carson Marcantel by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (225) 445-1961.

Penalties for DUI

Being found guilty of drinking and driving in Louisiana can result in court fines and fees, jail, loss of vehicle, community service, alcohol education classes, probation meetings and a permanent arrest record. Having a criminal record could impact your ability to find or keep a job.

The Department of Motor Vehicles will automatically suspend your driver’s license 15 days after the date of your arrest. The suspension is a minimum of 90 days, though depending on the details of your case; you could lose your license for several years. You can petition for a hardship license though you must do so within the fifteen-day time frame. Your license is a separate issue involving the DMV, and the courts cannot reinstate your driving privileges.

Carson Marcantel can schedule a DMV Administrative Hearing for you and his representation could keep you from losing your license. In the criminal case, Carson Marcantel will file motions to have the charges against you dismissed or reduced. Baton Rouge DUI Attorney Carson Marcantel’s knowledge of Louisiana DUI laws and his experience as a DUI defense lawyer will help protect your rights and your future.

Time does have an impact on the success of your case so contact East Baton Rouge Parish DUI Attorney Carson Marcantel now for immediate help.

About DUI in Louisiana

According to Louisiana drunk driving laws, Driving Under the Influence is described as having a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher. You can be charged with suspicion of DUI if you refuse to submit to a blood or breath test, though the arresting officer will need to prove you were intoxicated in court. A motorist with multiple drinking and driving arrests or an elevated BAC (.15% or higher) will receive increased penalties and a longer jail sentence.

Note that there is a difference between probation and dismissal of the charges. With probation you will still have a criminal arrest record. Baton Rouge, Louisiana DUI Lawyer Carson Marcantel will work with you to determine the best defense strategy for your case, though the goal is to get the charges against you thrown out or reduced to a lesser charge so your record remains clean.

About DUI Lawyer Carson Marcantel

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana DUI Attorney Carson Marcantel focuses on criminal law, especially DUI defense. His experience and knowledge of laws, legal defense strategies and recent court rulings will give you a distinct advantage. As a former trial prosecutor with the District Attorney's Office, Carson Marcantel knows how to work with the prosecutor for the best possible result in your drunk driving case.

Baton Rouge DUI Lawyer Carson Marcantel received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas and he earned his law degree from Louisiana State University Law Center. He is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Arkansas. Carson Marcantel is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association.

East Baton Rouge Parish DUI Lawyer Carson Marcantel has lectured judges, prosecutors, law enforcement agencies and criminal defense lawyers on the subjects of DUI and defending those charged with drunk driving.

For more information on how Baton Rouge, Louisiana DUI Attorney Carson Marcantel can help you, fill out the consultation request form to the left or call (225) 445-1961. Inquiries are responded to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so call now and get the help you need and deserve.

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