All DWI Arrests and Drug Possession Charges Can Lead to Serious Consequences
An arrest for a crime like drunk driving or drug possession is one of those events that can quickly snowball into a much bigger problem than it first appeared.
Faced with a DWI arrest or a drug possession charge, too many people ignore the potential long-term consequences and assume they do not need a defense lawyer's help.
Even for first-time offenders, Louisiana's drug and DWI penalties are extremely serious. You may not go to jail, but you will almost certainly face a months-long driver's license suspension, as well as increased insurance rates. You will also have a criminal record. If you should be arrested and convicted again of a drug or DUI crime, you will face stiffer penalties—including the very real possibility of jail time.
A DWI Conviction Can Sentence You to Unemployment
The financial impact of a DWI conviction can be dramatic. Without driving privileges, many people find they cannot keep their jobs. This is especially true for those with a C.D.L. Loss of family income can result. Car insurance rates will increase after a DWI conviction, resulting in further financial pressure.
There are many excellent reasons to fight back against a DWI arrest, and there are so few reasons to simply accept the citation without trying to lessen the negative consequences.
A conviction for possession of illegal drugs carries even more severe consequences such as being barred from work places deemed sensitive under federal law, loss of professional licenses and disqualification for benefits even in cases' likely to result in little or no incarceration.
Contact Lorenzi & Barnatt in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Since 1990, the criminal defense lawyers at Lorenzi & Barnatt have provided legal advice and aggressive protection to people facing drug and DWI charges. Our attorneys have decades of experience defending clients in our local courts.
We invite you to learn more about our law firm, our attorneys and our criminal defense practice.
Or, for answers to urgent questions, call 337-436-8401 to make an appointment, or use our online contact form.
