Louisiana Cracking Down on DWIs through Labor Day Weekend

Posted on Aug 15, 2014 in Courts, DUI/DWI, Local Issues

Law enforcement agencies across Louisiana will be cracking down on DWIs as part of its "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, which provides increased money and patrols to combat DWIs. Alcohol is a factor in about 40% of Louisiana crash fatalities, and Labor Day wekend, in particular, seems to be a deadly one. The Louisiana legislature has enacted several new laws, effective August 1st, aimed to strengthen penalties for drunk drivers as listed on www.nola.com. Below are several changes to the current laws: 1. Drunk drivers will lose their driving priviledges upon arrest and conviction and will not get them back until the terms of the conviction have been dealt with. Previously, drivers could get a temporary license while serving probation. 2. Refusals for chemical texts will be treated as a 2nd offense for driving suspension purposes if done within 10 years of a previous offense. 3. Vehicular homicide is treated as a violent crime if the BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) is above a .20 percentage. If you or someone you know is arrested for a DWI in the Greater New Orleans area, give Bloom Legal a call at 504-599-9997 or email us at info@bloomlegal.com for a consultation.

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