Experienced Lafayette, Louisiana, DUI/DWI Defense Lawyers
An Experienced Former Prosecutor Now Helping the Accused
When you face charges of drunk driving, much is at stake. A first offense can lead to a year's loss of driving privileges, six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. A second offense carries the same penalties plus a mandatory 48-hour prison stay. A third offense can lead to up to five years of driver's license suspension. In addition, a conviction for DUI/DWI can lead to serious employment problems, particularly if you need to drive as part of your job.
At the Lafayette, Louisiana, Hightower Law Firm*, criminal defense attorney Patrick "Wade" Kee has successfully handled numerous of criminal defense cases over the course of his professional career, including cases for DUI/DWI.
Mr. Kee can question your charges based on constitutionality issues. Were you pulled over randomly, or because of a reason not necessarily related to possible alcohol use? We have successfully argued to have charges dismissed numerous times due to violation of search and seizure laws and other laws that protect your rights.
Experienced in Preventing Driver's License Revocation and Suspension
In addition, we can file paperwork to prevent an automatic suspension of your driver's license, and can attend your hearing to determine whether your license will be revoked. Driver's license suspension hearings are separate administration hearings; we are skilled both at fighting your criminal charges and at protecting your driving rights through civil channels.
A Criminal Defense Attorney With a Prosecutor's Skills and Knowledge
Lead criminal defense lawyer Wade Kee served as a prosecutor with the district attorney's office of Orleans Parish for three years, and understands prosecutors' tactics, methods and resource limitations. Mr. Kee uses his decades of criminal defense and criminal prosecution legal experience to cross examine witnesses, negotiate plea agreements and expunge records. For more information regarding our drunk driving defense legal services, contact us for a no-charge discussion of your case.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding DUI/DWI defense and criminal defense law, contact the Hightower Law Firm. We offer free initial consultations, are available for evening and weekend meetings by appointment and are conveniently located in downtown Lafayette near the courthouse. To contact our firm, call 337-205-0349.
* Incorporated as Thomas R. Hightower, Jr. A Professional Law Corporation
