LOUISIANA

General Information:

 Following conviction, all offenders with high BAC levels receive a mandatory alcohol assessment/evaluation to determine the nature and extent of their alcohol problems. The offender pays the cost of the assessment.

 The assessment is conducted post-trial but pre-sentencing. The court takes the results of the assessment into consideration in final sentencing.

 Assessments are conducted by a state administrative agency specialist, or by a private agency at the direction of the court.

 Treatment is mandated for repeat offenders based on medical evaluation and recommendations that the offender will benefit from such treatment.

 Offenders failing to comply with the terms of their program may be returned to the court for further action and risk having incarceration sentences re-imposed.

 Louisiana does not have dedicated detention and treatment facilities that target the hardcore drunk driver.

BEWARE: Completing an alcohol program may not satisfy the DMV. That is just one reason why it is critical that you consult with a lawyer in your area that concentrates on DUI / DWI defense.

Drunk driving defense is a very specialized area of law; if you or someone you care about has is facing a DUI charge, it is important to speak to a lawyer who is skilled in defending drunk driving cases.