Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is among the most common criminal offenses in Louisiana. Some people commit a DWI without realizing it, possibly because they overestimate their own driving skill or underestimate the impact of alcohol on their bodies. Others may...
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Sheriff terminates deputy after 2nd drunk driving offense
The reports of law enforcement officers being arrested in Louisiana and nationwide on various criminal charges seems to be a permanent phenomenon going forward. In the past, the occasional arrest of a police officer was a highly newsworthy event. Now, however, such...
Man charged with drunk driving after noise ruckus outside store
Louisiana continues to have serious problems with drunk driving offenses and the weight of destruction that they leave in their path. When a driver is severely impaired with alcohol, members of the public and law enforcement officers often do not know what to expect....
Drunk driving causing death will bring vehicular homicide charge
With the driver causing the death of another person due to drunk driving, this raises the offense alleged to the level of what is called vehicular homicide, which is a form of voluntary manslaughter. Conviction on such a count can lead to a substantial prison term,...
Swerving UPS driver accused of drunk driving
Delivery drivers spend a good portion of their days on Louisiana's roads. The work may be tedious at times, and their attention could wander as they travel. That does not necessarily mean that their behavior is indicative of drunk driving. A UPS driver here in...
Drunk driving suspect accused of homicide
A Louisiana man who was arrested on July 3 has had charges against him upgraded, according to local sources. Police in Baton Rouge arrested the man for suspected drunk driving after he crashed into a bench. The charges have been upgraded to include vehicular homicide...
Police charge 18-wheeler driver with drunk driving, hit and run
It is not that often that Louisiana authorities arrest the operator of an 18-wheeler for DWI while driving through city roadways. The Houma police reported recently that they had that distinction when they detained and charged a 35-year-old male with drunk driving and...
Police say man driving lawnmower arrested for drunk driving
Everyone has their own idea of how to enjoy the leisure time of a Saturday evening. One Louisiana man's idea of a good time is not one that most people would consider. The police in Lafourche Parish also did not share the man's idea of a recreational outing. They say...
Louisiana man accused of drunk driving in crash
A man in Covington has been charged following a car crash that killed a 1-month-old baby and injured several other people. Louisiana State Police say they have reason to believe the 62-year-old man was drunk driving when the accident took place. If he is found guilty,...
Man arrested by state police for 4th-offense drunk driving
Louisiana has numerous persons who are repeat offenders of DWI offenses. It is well-known that as the number and intensity of offenses increase, the punishment meted out by the court will also be intensified. Sentences in prison can result for those who repeatedly get...