New Orleans DUI Lawyer
Paul Massa
As an experienced New Orleans DUI lawyer since 1991, over 1,200 clients have hired me to go to court for them and obtain lower fines, court costs, and contempt fees in regards to their Louisiana traffic ticket. My clients' Louisiana traffic tickets are either dismissed, or reduced to a non-moving violation which will not appear on the client's driver's license record.
My firm is dedicated to fighting for justice and fair treatment of those accused of the following types of driving offenses:
- Speeding traffic tickets
- Red Light traffic tickets
- Careless Operation traffic tickets
- Reckless Driving traffic tickets
- Driving on a Suspended License tickets
- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI)
- Hit and Run Driving
- Contests of Speed
- Other Traffic Crimes
My firm can help to avoid auto insurance premium increases, missed work due to court appearances, and travel expenses associated with traffic violations. Telephone and internet consultations are always free with no obligation and I will provide you with an immediate free quote for your consideration. My legal fee is often less than the amount of possible fines, court costs, and insurance premium increases.
If I do have to represent you in Traffic Court, you won't face the Judge, District Attorney, or Police Officer to argue your ticket alone. I can help get your driver's license returned immediately with no courtroom hassles. My commitment to your Louisiana traffic ticket case guarantees you the highest in value, convenience, and personal attention.
When research is necessary to determine the details of your case(s), I promptly do the legwork to determine what your Louisiana traffic ticket(s) are and your Louisiana driver's license status; then contact you to discuss that information further for free.
As an experienced traffic lawyer for almost two decades, I represent clients throughout the State of Louisiana in all Parish District Courts, Municipalities, Cities, Towns and Villages no matter how large or small; from the large Metropolitan Traffic Courts in the big cities of New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Houma, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Bossier City, New Iberia, Monroe and Shreveport and the Parish District Courts in East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Ouachita, Saint Tammany, DeSoto, Caddo, Saint John the Baptist Iberville, Saint Charles, Saint Martin, Jefferson Davis, Rapides, down to the hamlets and villages out in the country or on the bayou throughout our beautiful state.
If you or someone you know needs the assistance of an experienced New Orleans DUI lawyer, call Paul Massa, Attorney at Law, today at 866-662-0677, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule a free consultation.
Driving with a Suspended License:
Driving with a suspended or revoked license is usually charged as a serious misdemeanor punishable by substantial fines and up to a year in jail. Under some circumstances, as where someone is killed or injured in an accident caused by a driver whose license is suspended or revoked, the offense can be charged as a felony, with a high fine and a possible state prison sentence. Fines and jail sentences are typically heaviest in cases where the license suspension or revocation resulted from a traffic offense involving alcohol and/or drugs.
Reckless Driving:
Reckless driving is operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others or the property of others. It generally involves drastic misconduct on the road, such as driving on the wrong side of the road or driving at dangerously high speeds. It is generally charged as a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine and a local jail sentence. It sometimes results in a driver's license suspension or revocation, and it very often results in the cancellation of insurance. Automobile insurance companies know that people who drive “recklessly” are more likely than others to get in traffic accidents. Also, “reckless driving” convictions are commonly seen as part of a plea bargain in which an initial DUI charge is “reduced” to reckless driving.
Hit and Run Driving:
Hit and Run Driving is a serious offense that involves leaving the scene of an accident without first stopping and identifying oneself to the other driver or drivers. It is, at minimum, a serious misdemeanor punishable by jail time and a high fine. If someone is injured or killed in the accident, hit and run driving is charged as a felony that can result in a state prison sentence. In either case the charge has nothing to do with who was at fault in the accident. Apart from the other penalties, hit and run driving can result in long-term driver's license suspension or, in some cases, actual license revocation.
Contests of Speed (Drag Racing):
In most states, engaging in contests of speed (racing) is a serious misdemeanor punishable by local jail time and a fine. It can also trigger license suspension or revocation by the Department of Motor Vehicles or other state licensing agency. It is also fairly certain to result in cancellation of automobile insurance. Repeat offenders usually face escalating penalties including felony prosecution in aggravated circumstances.
Other Traffic Crimes:
Every state has its own set of laws governing the operation of motor vehicles on public streets and highways. Most of these laws classify violations as infractions - relatively minor offenses for which a fine is the only penalty. One cannot be given a jail sentence for an infraction. It can be very important to fight infraction prosecutions in some situations. Many states have “point” systems to track individual driving records and the accumulation of too many points can have serious consequences, ranging from license suspension to revocation. Automobile insurance carriers often cancel the policies of drivers with too many “points.” The decision whether or not to fight an infraction ticket is one that should receive very careful consideration.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI):
DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence and occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV approved alcohol program, mandatory overnight incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, it typically results in higher insurance premiums and an offender may become ineligible for credit.
If you or someone you know needs the skilled legal representation of a New Orleans DUI attorney, call Paul Massa, Attorney at Law, today at 866-662-0677, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule a free consultation.
ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Paul Massa, Attorney at Law
821 Baronne St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 866-662-0677
Emergency services provided after-hours, 5pm- 9am
MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:
Attorney Paul Massa
- Jurisdictions Attorney is Licensed in: Louisiana
- Date Admitted to the Bar: 1991
- Colleges Attended, Degree & Year Graduated: Tulane University, 1987; Tulane Law School, 1990
- Professional Memberships & Achievements: Louisiana State Bar
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