Louisiana Law Firm Expands DWI Legal Resources

Barkemeyer Law Firm publishes guidance on Louisiana's impaired driving laws and procedures

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:09pm

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Barkemeyer Law Firm, a Louisiana criminal defense law firm focused on Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) defense, has expanded its online legal resources explaining Louisiana DWI law, the court process, and administrative license procedures following a DWI arrest. The firm's educational materials are designed to help individuals better understand the legal framework governing Louisiana DWI cases.

Why it matters

Providing accurate information about Louisiana DWI law helps drivers understand how these cases are handled and what procedures are involved. Many people charged with DWI have never been through the criminal justice system before, so Barkemeyer Law Firm's resources aim to explain the complex interaction between criminal court proceedings and administrative license suspension procedures.

The details

Under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:98, it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, controlled dangerous substances, or any other impairing substance. A DWI arrest in Louisiana typically initiates two separate legal processes: criminal prosecution in parish or district court, and administrative license suspension proceedings through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. Barkemeyer Law Firm publishes educational materials explaining these processes, as well as common evidentiary issues that arise in DWI cases, such as field sobriety testing, breath alcohol testing, and blood testing procedures.

  • Barkemeyer Law Firm has been representing individuals in Louisiana DWI cases for decades.
  • The firm plans to continue publishing educational resources addressing developments in Louisiana DWI law, chemical testing procedures, and administrative license suspension rules.

The players

Barkemeyer Law Firm

A Louisiana criminal defense law firm focused on Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) defense.

Carl Barkemeyer

The founder of Barkemeyer Law Firm and an attorney who has spent decades defending individuals charged under Louisiana's impaired driving statutes.

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What they’re saying

“Many people charged with DWI have never been through the criminal justice system before. Providing accurate information about Louisiana DWI law helps drivers understand how these cases are handled and what procedures are involved.”

— Carl Barkemeyer, Attorney

What’s next

Barkemeyer Law Firm plans to continue publishing educational resources addressing developments in Louisiana DWI law, chemical testing procedures, and administrative license suspension rules.

The takeaway

Barkemeyer Law Firm's expanded legal resources on Louisiana DWI law aim to help individuals better understand the complex criminal and administrative processes involved in these cases, which can be especially valuable for those who have never navigated the criminal justice system before.