Criminal Defense Attorney Available For You
My law firm defends people accused of crimes such as:
- Drunk driving charges
- Burglary, theft and shoplifting
- Assault
- Domestic violence
- Drug crimes — including drug possession and drug distribution
- Other felony and misdemeanor crimes
As your lawyer, I will provide results-oriented representation throughout the legal process, including the bond reduction hearing, arraignment, and all other court appearances and hearings.
DWI Attorney Defending Your Rights And Your Freedom
I am Andrew W. Wise, a lawyer who defends people accused of DWI and other crimes. I have more than 25 years of experience in the criminal justice system, both as a prosecutor and a defense lawyer. I will use my experience and knowledge to defend your rights and freedom, and to obtain the best possible outcome for you.
You Face Two Legal Challenges
After a DWI arrest, you have only 15 days in which to file a request for an administrative hearing with the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles to prevent an automatic license suspension.
A DWI arrest sets two legal proceedings in motion — a criminal charge and an administrative process that could lead to the loss of your driver’s license. As your attorney, I will provide aggressive, results-oriented representation in both proceedings. In the administrative hearing, I will try to prevent the suspension of your license or obtain limited driving privileges for you.
Winning A DWI Case
To convict you, the state must prove every element of its case. I will use every means at my disposal to hold the prosecutor to this burden of proof. Any one of these or other factors may enable me to obtain a dismissal of the charge or reduction to a nonalcohol driving offense:
- Lack of reasonable suspicion for the police to stop you
- Lack of probable cause for the police to arrest you
- Improperly performed field sobriety tests
- Inadmissible blood alcohol test results
- Denial of your constitutional rights
Repeat DWI Offenders
My law firm vigorously defends people with prior DWI convictions. In some cases, I look at your prior cases seeking to lessen the current DWI charge. For example, if you have one prior conviction but you did not have an attorney in that case, I may be able to reduce your charge to a first-time DWI.
Contact A Lawyer
To discuss your case with an experienced Thibodaux DWI lawyer, contact Andrew W. Wise, LLC.
Serving clients throughout Southern Louisiana, including Lafourche Parish and Terrebonne Parish.
A Comprehensive Defense Effort
I will carefully examine the events leading to your arrest, and the factual and legal issues that could lead to a positive outcome. Whenever possible, I will seek to get the charge dismissed, but if necessary, I will vigorously represent you at trial.
Many first-time offenders are eligible for alternative outcomes such as drug court or probation. I have good working relationships with prosecutors and judges in the Houma-Thibodaux area, and I have helped many people to obtain these types of outcomes. If the circumstances of your case permit, I will work to obtain an outcome that keeps you out of jail and preserves your eligibility for an expungement.
Getting An Expungement
If a criminal charge was dropped, you were acquitted, or you completed probation, it may be possible to get an expungement. This seals your criminal record and prevents most prospective employers from learning about your case. I can review your situation and inform you of your options. If you are eligible for an expungement, my law firm can handle all aspects of your case for an affordable, flat fee.
Protecting Your Rights, Preserving Your Freedom
For a consultation about a criminal case in Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish or elsewhere in Southern Louisiana, contact Andrew W. Wise, LLC, by calling 985-227-4866.
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