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The New Orleans Police Department has announced that it will be conducting a DWI-Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, September 14, 2017, between the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. An exact location of the checkpoint has not yet been given. As such, while you should never drink and drive, please be particularly sure to use designated driver or taxi service for transportation if you plan to go out Thursday evening. Drivers should have proof of insurance, driver's license and vehicle registration if requested by officers.
People should never drink and drive. Nonetheless, in connection with the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over'' campaign that is financed by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office has announced that it will be conducting a DWI checkpoint this weekend beginning September 8. An exact time or location of the checkpoint has not yet been given. As such, please use designated driver or taxi service when partying this weekend on the north shore!
If you are planning a night on the town tonight, please do not drink and drive. Rather, use a designated driver or taxi service for transportation. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint on the west bank of Jefferson Parish this Friday, August 18, initiating its yearly "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. The checkpoint is scheduled for 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drivers under the influence will be arrested and prosecuted!
The National Law Journal has selected Stephen Hébert as a 2017 Elite Lawyer of the South, in recognition of his outstanding work in criminal defense. Hébert is a New Orleans-based attorney, defending clients in criminal matters across Louisiana. Since establishing his private practice in July 2010, Hébert’s work has been repeatedly recognized by Avvo, New Orleans Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine. Hébert has additionally maintained a peer review legal rating of AV-Preeminent (4.9 out of 5.0) from Martindale-Hubbell. Nonetheless, Hébert is humbled by this most recent award and extends his most sincere gratitude to his clients and colleagues.
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Stephen Hébert is a New Orleans-based sole practitioner, defending clients in criminal matters across Louisiana. After working as a Law Clerk at the Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, an Assistant District Attorney at the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office and an associate at a highly regarded commercial litigation firm, Hébert started his private practice in July 2010. Hébert’s outstanding abilities in criminal defense have since been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers: Hébert was named to Rising Stars in 2012 and 2013, and this is Hébert’s third consecutive selection to the Louisiana Super Lawyers list.
While criminal defense comprises most of his practice, Hébert’s current practice areas additionally include general civil litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury.
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Motorist should never drink and drive. Nonetheless, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location on the West Bank this Wednesday (December 21) evening. This check point will occur between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. As such, instead of drinking and driving, please use a designated driver or cab service when going out on the town.
In December 2015, 840 people died as a result of drunk driving crashes nationwide, including three deaths in Louisiana. The Christmas and New Year’s Eve time period resulted in 579 crashes and 14 deaths. A total of 43 percent of the crashes involved alcohol.
As a result, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), in partnership with the Louisiana’s Destination Zero Deaths (DZD) team, is reminding area residents to 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' this holiday season. State and local law enforcement officials are looking for drunk drivers, with a heightened awareness beginning December 16 and continuing through the New Year.
Please remember to use either a designated driver or cab service when partying during this holiday season.
The New Orleans Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in New Orleans Thursday night (Oct. 22), starting at 9:00 p.m. This checkpoint will remain in place until 5:00 a.m. Friday morning.
Drivers should have proof of insurance, driver's license and vehicle registration if requested by officers.
The New Orleans Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015, to 5:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2015. Motorists will experience minimal delays and should have the proper documentation available if requested (i.e., proof of insurance, driver’s license, etc.).
Although the exact locations were not disclosed, the Hammond Police Department has announced it will set up DWI checkpoints over the upcoming Labor Day weekend. The checkpoints will run through September 3 and September 6 "between late evening and early morning hours," according to the release.
"We are giving ample warning to all motorists that if you drink, do not drive," the force wrote. "If you drink and drive in Hammond, expect to be stopped by the Hammond Police Department. If it is determined that you are driving while intoxicated, you will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law."