Livingston Parish, Louisiana DUI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in Louisiana is termed driving while intoxicated or DWI. It can be referred to as driving under the influence or DUI. They are comparable crimes legally defined as having a blood alcohol content in excess of .08%. Both have social, legal and financial penalties that can change your life.

Drunk driving should never be condoned but an arrest for Louisiana DUI/DWI does not mean you are guilty. Errors in police procedure can be made, equipment may not be properly calibrated and you can have a BAC under the legal limit and still be arrested if an officer suspects impairment.

Fortunately you still have rights. Hiring an experienced and qualified Louisiana DUI defense attorney will not only ensure that your voice is heard and your rights are defended; it will balance out the efforts of the prosecution and police who are seeking a conviction.

Livingston Parish DUI Lawyer Greg Gouner knows Louisiana DUI laws and the DUI court system well. He will use his experience and legal skills to challenge evidence, study equipment maintenance records, question witnesses and thoroughly investigate the arrest procedure for errors in policy or procedure. He will make the prosecution prove every point of its case for driving under the influence in Livingston Parish. If that does not happen, there is a chance the charges may be reduced or the case dismissed.

Livingston DUI Attorney Greg Gouner offers a free initial telephone consultation. He will review the specifics of your case, discuss your needs and outline your legal options. To contact Greg Gouner, fill out the consultation request form to the left or call (225) 590-7174. Your inquiry is confidential and there is no obligation, so call now.

After an arrest for driving under the influence in Louisiana, two cases will be filed by the state. One is the criminal DUI case that is resolved in the courts. The second is a civil case brought by the Department of Public Safety that will seek to suspend your driver's license.

You have the right to petition the DPS and fight the suspension but you must submit a request for a license hearing within 15 days of the date of your arrest. If you do not do so, your license will be automatically suspended.

The DPS hearing involves the presentation of evidence and police testimony against you. The chances of saving your driving privileges are better if you have legal representation that is experienced in the DPS process.

Livingston Parish DUI Attorney Greg Gouner offers complete DUI defense, including help with the DPS hearing. Contact him now and ask him to request a hearing on your behalf. Time is very critical, so for the best result don't delay.

In found guilty of drunk driving in Livingston Parish Louisiana the penalties will be influenced by a number of factors, including your blood alcohol content at the time of the arrest, whether you caused an accident with injury or if you have any prior DUI convictions. In Louisiana, the third and every subsequent DUI offense is filed as a felony.

The penalties for even a first offense Louisiana DWI can include substantial fines, jail, court costs, community service, enrollment in a driver improvement program, substance abuse counseling, loss of driver's license and expensive SR-22 auto insurance. Any 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% will result in a driver's license suspension for two years.

A conviction for driving under the influence in Louisiana would also result in a criminal arrest record, which could impact your employment options.

Livingston DUI Lawyer Greg Gouner will try to keep your record clean by fighting to get the charges reduced or the case dismissed. Protect your future and ask a free case evaluation with Greg Gouner today.

Livingston Parish Louisiana DUI Lawyer Greg Gouner practices criminal law, with a focus on drunk driving defense. Regardless of the complexity of the case, Greg Gouner will employ the latest DUI defense strategies, consult experts and study resources to successfully defend you.

Attorney Greg Gouner received a juris doctorate from the LSU Law Center. He is a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, the Texas Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar, the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association. Greg Gouner is permitted to practice law before all Louisiana and Texas courts, as well as 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.

Livingston Parish Louisiana DUI Attorney Greg Gouner knows that a drunk driving offense poses a difficult time. So he offers a combination of experienced legal guidance and personal service to provide you with a comfort level throughout your case. Pay plans are available in most situations with little money down and all major credit cards are accepted.

For a free case review over the phone, contact Livingston Parish DUI Lawyer Greg Gouner by calling (225) 590-7174 or filling out the consultation request form to the left. Call now and get the help you need and deserve.