Legal Question in DUI Law in Louisiana

Driver

Can you be arrested for a DWI if you are not in the vehicle when the officer arrives? Example; Someone outside the vehicle when the officer arrives hooking that vehicle to a tow truck to be moved. When the office ask who was the driver of the vehicle and one answers yes -- can that person be arrested for a DWI? All breath tests were denied.


Asked on 11/06/06, 8:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: Driver

Yes they can arrest you. Taht does not mean that they can convict you.

There are defenses to this DWI and I suggest you contact a very knowledgeable lawyer.

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Answered on 11/06/06, 8:22 pm


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