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If you have been charged with drunk driving, it is in your own interests to call a lawyer before you talk to the police. Choosing to take the Fifth Amendment is your right. Exercise your rights, maintain your silence, and demand to speak to an experienced Destrehan DUI lawyer.
At Marino Law Firm, LLC, we’ve helped locals throughout southeastern Louisiana’s parishes for more than 35 years. Destrehan residents know they can count on our lawyers to build powerful DUI defenses.
Our father-and-son attorney team can deliver the results you need for your DUI defense. Founding attorney Mark Marino’s distinguished reputation is built on decades of sophisticated courtroom presence and a relentless commitment to his clients. Working alongside him, his son Orrin brings a modern strategic edge, providing the clarity and insight necessary for clients to navigate complex legal decisions with confidence.
Our experienced defense lawyers know how to challenge field sobriety and breathalyzer results, and we have proven strategies to get DUI charges reduced or dismissed. Contact us so we can start building your defense case. We have extensive experience in the courtroom, and we build cases to be trial-ready from day one. We’ve zealously protected our clients’ rights since 1986. Give us a call to learn more about our approach and to set up an initial meeting.
DUI, or driving under the influence, means operating a vehicle while impaired. A person can be charged if they are impaired by alcohol, have a BAC of 0.08% or higher, or are impaired by drugs or a combination of alcohol and drugs.
In 2023, Louisiana recorded 383 fatalities caused by intoxicated drivers, and impaired driving remains a significant safety concern in the Bayou State. If you drive while impaired, you may face significant consequences ranging from jail time to loss of your driving privileges completely. If you have a run-in with law enforcement, contact our office to discuss your arrest so we can begin fighting your charges.
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is well-resourced, but don’t forget you need your own strong resources, like a good lawyer. At Marino Law Firm, LLC, in Destrehan, Louisiana, we understand how scary a DUI arrest can be. Our lawyers have developed a reputation for being highly protective of our clients’ interests. We’re by your side through the whole process.
In most cases, the prosecution’s evidence falls into the following categories:
When you hire an attorney, they can build a strong defense to determine whether that evidence is reliable and if it was properly obtained. A skilled DUI lawyer can assess issues like:
Many individuals facing DUI charges in Louisiana don’t realize they’ll have multiple legal cases on their hands. Your attorney can help you understand how the charges you’re facing will impact your driving rights and the coinciding legal cases that will come with retaining them.
Under Louisiana’s license-seizure process, an officer can seize your license and issue a receipt that allows driving for up to 30 days. To fight the suspension, you generally must request an administrative hearing within 30 days of the arrest. If no timely request is made, the suspension can start automatically. This suspension can last up to 180 days for a first offense when a test shows a 0.08% or higher BAC result, and one year if the defendant refused a chemical test.
It’s important to hire an attorney who understands this process and who can protect your license and ability to drive. Reach out to Marino Law Firm, LLC to discuss your driving privileges following a DUI arrest right away. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have. Call 985-800-7554 today to learn how we put our more than 35 years of criminal defense experience to work for our clients.
For many people, a DUI arrest is their first encounter with police, and they do not know what to do. They also may not be aware of the effects of pleading guilty, which many people do to try and put the episode behind them. A conviction could mean:
When dealing with DUI/DWI cases, one of our first objectives is to closely review every detail of your arrest. If the police did not gather all of the facts needed for a conviction or follow all of the appropriate procedures, it may be possible to have the charges dropped. This can include if the breath or blood testing equipment was not working legally, if the police did not have probable cause to stop you, or if they did not inform you of all of your rights.
In many cases, jail time can be avoided as long as the DUI/DWI charges are approached correctly. After reviewing the file, we can explain the options available to you, such as diversion programs and trying the case in court. We can also go over the potential consequences and advantages of each option.
A diversion program is frequently made available to individuals charged with a DUI/DWI for the first time. If you complete the program successfully, the case is dismissed outright. Call us to learn more about our available legal support.
If you or a loved one needs to hire a DUI lawyer serving Destrehan, don’t wait to contact Mark and Orrin Marino. The sooner you contact us after your arrest, the faster we can get to work building a strong defense that protects your own interests. To schedule a consultation at our Destrehan office, we invite you to call us at 985-800-7554. We serve clients throughout southeastern Louisiana’s river parishes. Contact us right away so we can start building your DUI defense.
Marino Law Firm, LLC, represents clients throughout southeast Louisiana’s river parishes. During regular business hours, call our Destrehan, Louisiana, office-toll free at 985-764-1515 with any urgent matters, including updates to an existing case. Our staff is available to take messages, schedule appointments and answer question about nonlegal matters. Contact us to arrange a consultation with an experienced Destrehan family law attorney and criminal defense lawyer.
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