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Danny Russell named TOP 3 BEST DWI LAWYERS in Baton Rouge

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Danny Russell & Russell Law Firm are proud to share that Russell Law Firm has been selected as one of the Top 3 “Best DWI Lawyers in Baton Rouge,” Louisiana, by Three Best Rated®, an independent, third-party business review site. ThreeBestRated.com reviews local businesses across the United States, and picks three businesses they deem the best in a specific business category.  Russell Law Firm was named a top 3 local business in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the specific category of “DWI Lawyers.” Three Best Rated® chose its top 3 after inspecting 50 different areas, which included everything from reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust, cost to the general excellence, and beyond.

“Our primary focus at the Russell Law Firm has always been to protect our clients’ legal interests by providing fierce but personal legal representation, tailored to the individual needs and circumstances of each client,” says Russell Law Firm owner, Danny Russell.

Russell Law Firm offers a variety of legal services for individuals throughout the State of Louisiana, in the areas of:

  1. DWI/DUI Defense;
  2. Personal Injury Litigation;
  3. Car Accidents;
  4. 18-Wheeler and Big Trucking Accidents;
  5. Wrongful Death & Survival Actions;
  6. Wills/Testament Drafting & Execution;
  7. Expungments;
  8. Family Law (divorce, child/spousal support, child custody, etc.);
  9. Business Formation; and
  10. Oil & Gas Law.

Danny Russell, admitted to practice in:

  • All Louisiana District Courts
  • All Louisiana Appellate Courts
  • Louisiana Supreme Court
  • U.S. Middle District Court of Louisiana
  • U.S. Western District Court of Louisiana
  • U.S. Eastern District Court of Louisiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
By producing, making, publishing, and disseminating this post, neither Danny Russell, Russell Law Firm, nor any of its lawyers or staff are representing or implying in any manner whatsoever, that Russell Law Firm promises or can obtain any type of results for anyone; or that Russell Law Firm, Danny Russell, or any of its lawyer’s services are being compared with the legal services of other lawyers. This post is only meant to share what Three Best Rated® , an independent, third-party business review site, has published on its website, as Russell Law Firm is honored to acknowledged for its trustworthiness and client satisfaction, found by Three Best Rated.® 

What an Officer Must Tell You Before a DWI Chemical Test

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As mentioned in our previous article, “Breathalyzer Refusals – Potential License Suspensions,” by merely driving on a Louisiana highway in Baton Rouge or elsewhere, you consent to Louisiana laws for testing blood-alcohol content (urine, blood, breath, etc.). However, when requesting an individual to submit to a DWI chemical test, the law enforcement officer must first inform him/her of the following information:

  1. His constitutional rights under Miranda v. Arizona.
  2. That his driving privileges can be suspended for refusing to submit to the chemical test.
  3. That his driving privileges can be suspended if he submits to the chemical test and such test results show a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or above or, if he is under the age of twenty-one years, a blood alcohol level of 0.02 percent or above.
  4. That his driving privileges can be suspended if he submits to the chemical test and the test results show a positive reading indicating the presence of any controlled dangerous substance listed in R.S. 40:964.
  5. The name and employing agency of all law enforcement officers involved in the stop, detention, investigation, or arrest of the person.
  6. That refusal to submit to a chemical test after an arrest for an offense of driving while intoxicated if he has refused to submit to such test on two previous and separate occasions of any previous such violation is a crime under the provisions of R.S. 14:98.2 and the penalties for such crime are the same as the penalties for first conviction of driving while intoxicated.

That information must be read by the law enforcement officer from a from approved by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections prior to the DWI chemical test, and he must request that the individual to sign the form. If he/she is unable or unwilling to sign, the officer must advise that the individual was provided with the information above prior the the DWI chemical test and that he/she was unable or refused to sign.

DWIs can have other serious consequences, so if you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, contact a skilled DWI attorney at the Russell Law Firm.

Russell Law Firm represents clients in DWI/DUI cases throughout the State of Louisiana, including the parishes of East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Livingston Parish, Ascension Parish, Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Charles Parish, Terrebonne Parish, Assumption Parish, Lafayette Parish, Lafourche Parish, Lafayette Parish, St. Landry Parish, Evangeline Parish; and the cities of Baton Rouge, Livingston, Denham Springs, Walker, Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Port Allen, Brusly, Addis, Lafayette, Napoleonville, Kenner, Harvey, Marrero, Estelle, Gretna, Metairie, New Orleans, Terrytown, Westwego, Ville Platte, Eunice, Opelousas, Thibodaux, Houma, Belle Chasse, and Hahnville.

Baton Rouge DWI lawyer Danny Russell is skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable about the Louisiana DWI/DUI statutes concerning DWI chemical tests, related non-DWI statutes, and how to evaluate evidence from DWI chemical tests. If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DWI, call the Russell Law Firm at 225-307-0088. We offer free, no obligation initial consultations.

The Russell Law Firm will handle all matters pertaining to your charge in an effective, efficient manner. We take care of paperwork and manage deadlines so that you never have to worry about the status of your case.

Information furnished herein is only general and not a substitute for personalized legal advice.

By: Danny D. Russell, Esq.

****The photograph above is not a depiction of any actual event or scene, but merely a dramatization.

Breathalyzer Refusals – Potential License Suspensions

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The State of Louisiana has strict DWI laws. By merely driving on a Louisiana highway, you consent to Louisiana laws for testing blood-alcohol content (“BAC”).

Refuse Breathalyzer Louisiana

Under Louisiana’s Implied Consent law, if you are lawfully arrested by an officer who has probable cause to believe that you have been driving or boating while intoxicated, and you refuse to comply with his or her request to use a breathalyzer test, then you can face an automatic license suspension imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

License Suspension

Potential suspensions for refusal are as follows:

  1. First Refusal – 1 year from the date of suspension.
  2. Second & Subsequent Refusal – 2 years from the date of suspension.

DWI Arrest

DWIs can have other serious consequences, so if you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, contact a skilled DWI defense attorney at the Russell Law Firm.

The Russell Law Firm represents clients in DWI/DUI cases throughout the State of Louisiana, including the parishes of East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Livingston Parish, Ascension Parish, Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Charles Parish, Terrebonne Parish, Assumption Parish, Lafayette Parish, Lafourche Parish, Lafayette Parish, St. Landry Parish, Evangeline Parish; and the cities of Baton Rouge, Livingston, Denham Springs, Walker, Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Port Allen, Brusly, Addis, Lafayette, Napoleonville, Kenner, Harvey, Marrero, Estelle, Gretna, Metairie, New Orleans, Terrytown, Westwego, Ville Platte, Eunice, Opelousas, Thibodaux, Houma, Belle Chasse, and Hahnville.

Baton Rouge DWI lawyer Danny Russell is skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable about the Louisiana DWI/DUI statutes, related non-DWI statutes, and how to evaluate evidence that law enforcement and prosecutors might try to use against you. If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DWI, call the Russell Law Firm at 225-307-0088. We offer free, no obligation initial consultations.

Our DWI lawyers will handle all matters pertaining to your charge in an effective, efficient manner. We take care of paperwork and manage deadlines so that you never have to worry about the status of your case.

Information furnished herein is only general and not a substitute for personalized legal advice.
****The photograph above is not a depiction of any actual event or scene, but merely a dramatization.
By: Danny D. Russell, Esq.