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1 New Orleans Area Criminal Defense Lawyer Our Louisiana criminal defense law firm provides aggressive and effective defense for individuals in local, state, and federal courts. At Gerard Archer Law Firm, we bring over 29 years of experience to felony and misdemeanor cases involving: - DUIs - Serious Felonies - Rape - Sexual Abuse Charges - Drug Possession & Distribution - Burglaries - Murder - Misdemeanors - Traffic Violations - Domestic Violence - Shoplifting 1 / 7

2 Charged with a crime in Louisiana? Contact Gerard Archer, PLC, an experienced & skilled criminal defense lawyer. DUI & Vehicular Crimes New Orleans DUI Defense Attorneys Louisiana Drunk Driving Lawyers New Orleans, Louisiana, Vehicular Homicide Crimes and DUI / DWI Defense Lawyers - RESPECTED - AGGRESSIVE - EXPERIENCED - SUCCESSFUL 2 / 7

3 The consequences of a Louisiana DUI / DWI conviction are too serious to ignore. A skilled DUI / DWI Attorneys can mean the difference between a conviction and a dismissed charge. Our experienced Baton Rouge DUI / DWI lawyers have obtained successful results for clients in state courts throughout Louisiana. At the Gerard Archer Law Firm, we help drivers who are facing license suspension, stiff fines, and jail time. You have 15 days to request an administrative hearing. Failure to do so will result in the suspension of your driving privileges. Contact the Gearard Archer Law Firm, experienced Louisiana DUI / DWI Attorneys, and talk over your case in a free consultation. When a driver registers.08 or greater in a breath or blood test or fails a field sobriety test, they will be charged with DUI / DWI. It is important for you to know that you have options. Many factors affect a drunk driving charge. A skilled DUI / DWI Attorneys can have a great impact on the legal consequences of a failed field sobriety test. Do not assume you must plead guilty. At the Gerard Archer Law Firm, we pursue favorable results including: 3 / 7

4 - dismissed charges - restore driving privileges - reduced fines - community service instead of jail time Vehicular Homicide Lawyers The crime of vehicular homicide carries mandatory minimum prison sentences of 3-5 years up to 30 years in a state prison. Often the difference between a conviction, a lesser charge or dismissal is determined by the difficult areas of evidence used in these cases. Having attorneys experienced in these types of cases and familiar with the concepts of the law, as well as the types of evidence relied upon, can have significant impact on the outcome of the case. The Gerard Archer Law Firm has represented well over 20 defendants in these types of cases all over the State of Louisiana. These cases have involved clients accused of operating motor 4 / 7

5 vehicles as well as recreational watercraft. In addition, we have represented numerous clients involved in multiple victim cases. Experience with vehicular homicide cases has allowed the firm to understand as well as retain experts in the difficult evidence areas of toxicology and accident reconstruction. These are two areas that are vital in the proper defense of these cases. Our New Orleans criminal defense practice provides effective representation for drivers charged with serious crimes. Our experienced trial Attorneys handles DUI / DWI matters and charges involving other vehicular crimes. We represent the rights of Louisiana drivers charged with vehicular homicide, negligent homicide, hit and run, and other serious crimes involving motor vehicles. At the Gerard Archer Law Firm, we provide free initial consultations at our law office in Metairie. We charge a nominal fee for initial consultations conducted in prison facilities. If you have questions about our firm or need effective, confidential defense against state or federal charges, contact New Orleans DUI / DWI lawyers, Gerard P. Archer Law Firm. Our lawyers have over 35 years of experience and are AV-rated* under Martindale Hubbell's peer review rating system. 5 / 7

6 Gerard Archer Law Firm, our New Orleans-based law firm has more than Part of this experience has taught us the importance of carefully listening - Murder/Homicide - Rape Crimes - Drug Possession & Distribution - Sexual Abuse Cases - Burglaries - Armed Robbery - Child Pornography/Molestation - And More 6 / 7

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