Criminal Defense Lawyer
Townsend Myers is a New Orleans criminal defense attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing individuals charged with criminal offenses in Louisiana state courts and United States District Courts. He founded NOLA Criminal Law in 1998, and focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including misdemeanor, felony, DUI/DWI, and federal criminal cases.
Minor in Possession of Alcohol in the city of New Orleans is a misdemeanor offense requiring a court appearance, and carrying potentially serious consequences for a person’s long-term criminal record if convicted. But a good lawyer can help you get a MIP in New Orleans dismissed.

What you should (and should NOT) do if you find yourself arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Valuable information for anyone who lives in New Orleans.
Learn how to avoid automatic license suspension. Find out what you should avoid during the time of the arrest. Discover ways you can reduce your sentence and make things go as smoothly as possible.
After reading this article, you’ll know what to do (and what to avoid doing) in the event you or a friend is arrested for DUI/DWI in New Orleans.