The new online guide by Louisiana DWI attorney Carl Barkemeyer provides plain-English information about DWI arrests, driver's license issues, court appearances, evidence, breath testing and common misconceptions for people in Northwest Louisiana.
SHREVEPORT, La., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Barkemeyer Law Firm has published a new Northwest Louisiana DWI Guide, an online resource designed to help people better understand what happens after a DWI arrest in Shreveport, Bossier City and surrounding Northwest Louisiana communities. The guide was developed by Louisiana DWI attorney Carl Barkemeyer based on questions and concerns he has encountered while representing people charged with DWI during more than two decades of practice.
Rather than focusing only on DWI penalties and Louisiana statutes, the guide explains the process in plain English. It addresses many of the questions people commonly have in the days and weeks after an arrest, including what happens in court, how a DWI arrest may affect a driver's license, what evidence may matter, how breath testing fits into a DWI case and how lawyers evaluate possible defenses.
"After handling DWI cases for many years, I've found that most people aren't looking for a complicated explanation of the law after they've been arrested," Barkemeyer said. "They want to know what's going to happen, what they should be concerned about and what they should do next. I wanted this guide to answer those questions the same way I would explain them to a client."
The guide also addresses common misconceptions Barkemeyer hears from people charged with DWI. Those include assumptions about Miranda warnings, body-camera footage, breath-test results, refusing chemical testing and whether one particular fact can determine the outcome of a case.
A recurring theme throughout the guide is Barkemeyer's evidence-first approach to evaluating DWI cases. "I don't think a lawyer should decide what the defense is before reviewing the evidence," Barkemeyer said. "Sometimes the evidence helps the client, and sometimes it doesn't."
The Northwest Louisiana DWI Guide also includes information specific to the Shreveport and Bossier area. It discusses what people can generally expect when going to court, the importance of understanding driver's license issues early in the process and practical mistakes to avoid after an arrest.
Barkemeyer has practiced law since 2005 and is also the author of DWI: Practical Information for the Accused and Attorneys in Louisiana, a published guide addressing Louisiana DWI cases. His firm's website states that he has represented hundreds of DWI clients throughout Louisiana.
The new Northwest Louisiana guide is intended to complement those statewide educational materials by providing a resource specifically focused on people facing DWI charges in Shreveport, Bossier City and surrounding communities.
Read the Northwest Louisiana DWI Guide
About Barkemeyer Law Firm
Barkemeyer Law Firm represents people charged with DWI, DUI, and related offenses throughout Louisiana. The firm's Shreveport office serves clients in Shreveport, Bossier City and surrounding Northwest Louisiana communities. Carl Barkemeyer has practiced criminal and DWI defense since 2005 and has written and produced educational materials explaining Louisiana DWI law and the legal process. The firm's educational resources address criminal court proceedings, driver's license consequences, Administrative Hearings, breath and blood testing, and other issues that can arise following a DWI arrest.
Media Contact
Carl Barkemeyer, Barkemeyer Law Firm - DWI Lawyers, 1 318-716-3441, [email protected], https://attorneycarl.com/locations/shreveport/
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