Kenner Field Sobriety Lawyer

Trusted Field Sobriety Attorney in Kenner

The officer asked you to walk a straight line, stand on one leg, or follow a pen with your eyes. Maybe you stumbled. Maybe your nerves got the better of you. Now you are facing a DWI charge, and you are afraid of what it could cost you: your license, your job, your record.

Those fears are real, but a field sobriety test is not the same as a conviction. Troy Broussard, lead attorney at The DWI Defense Center LLC, is a certified operator of the same field sobriety and breath testing methods Louisiana police use, trained to find where those tests go wrong.

Contact our Kenner field sobriety lawyer today for a confidential case review.

What a Kenner Field Sobriety Attorney Helps With

A field sobriety stop can turn into several different types of charges depending on what the officer claims to have seen and what the chemical test showed. We can challenge and defend various parts of that process, including:

• Field sobriety test challenges: Walking the line, standing on one leg, and the eye test — and where each commonly goes wrong.
• Breath test defense: Intoxilyzer results, calibration records, and how the machine was operated.
• First offense DWI: For drivers with no prior DWI in the last ten years.
• Second and third offense DWI: For drivers with a prior conviction on record.
• License suspension hearings: Challenging the automatic suspension that follows a refused or failed test.

An experienced DWI and field sobriety test defense lawyer can help you understand what defenses are available in your case.

What a Failed Field Sobriety Test Can Cost You

Louisiana defines this charge under La. R.S. 14:98, and field sobriety test performance is one of the main pieces of evidence an officer uses to justify an arrest.

A first offense conviction in Jefferson Parish can mean a license suspension of one year in a standard case — or two years if your blood alcohol level was 0.15% or higher — plus a fine between $300 and $1,000, and up to six months in jail. Beyond the courtroom, a conviction can follow you into job applications, background checks, and insurance rates for years to come.

If you refused testing or your result came back high, Louisiana’s implied consent law under La. R.S. 32:667 gives you only 30 days from your arrest to request a hearing and contest the automatic suspension of your license. That clock is already running, whether or not you are ever convicted in court.

This information reflects Louisiana law as of July 2026.

How Our Kenner Lawyers Defend Field Sobriety Cases

A field sobriety test is only as reliable as the person who gave it and the conditions it was given in. Uneven pavement, poor lighting, bad footwear, nerves, a medical condition, even the officer’s own training gaps can all throw off a result the state later calls proof. That is the point where most DWI cases are actually won or lost, and it is where we spend most of our time.

Troy Broussard is a certified operator of the same NHTSA-approved field sobriety tests and Intoxilyzer breath testing methods used by Louisiana police. He has completed the National College for DUI Defense’s intensive training program at Harvard Law School, focused entirely on the science behind these tests. That means when our firm is able to challenge how a test was given or how a result was calculated.

We know the protocol the officer was supposed to follow, and we know exactly where it tends to break down.

Proof It Works: Not Guilty at Trial on a 0.26% Breath Test

In Houma, Louisiana, Troy took a client’s case to a jury trial after a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of 0.26%, more than three times the legal limit. Most attorneys tell a client with a number that high to take a plea. Troy tried the case instead, and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

That is not a settlement or a dismissal on a technicality. It is a jury looking at the state’s strongest possible evidence, a high breath test number, and deciding it was not enough. It is the clearest example we can point to of what happens when the test itself gets put on trial.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.

Kenner Field Sobriety Lawyer FAQ

Do I need to act quickly after a DWI arrest in Kenner?

Yes. If you refused a breath test or failed one, Louisiana’s implied consent law gives you only 30 days from your arrest to request an administrative hearing and challenge the automatic suspension of your license. Missing that window means the suspension takes effect even if you are later found not guilty in court.

What court handles a DWI arrest from Kenner, Louisiana?

Kenner sits on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish, and most first offense DWI cases from this area are heard at First Parish Court, located at 924 David Drive in Metairie. Felony DWI charges are heard at the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna. Troy Broussard has appeared in these courts for more than three decades and has served as an ad hoc judge in Jefferson Parish.

Can a field sobriety test really be challenged?

Yes. These tests must be administered and scored in a specific way, and small factors, like uneven ground, poor lighting, or a medical condition, can throw off the result. Troy Broussard is a certified operator of the same NHTSA-approved field sobriety tests and Intoxilyzer breath testing used by Louisiana police, so he knows where those tests commonly go wrong.

What happens if I am convicted after a failed field sobriety test?

A first conviction can mean license suspension, fines, and up to six months in jail, along with a record that can follow you into future jobs and housing applications. An attorney who understands how these tests are administered gives you a stronger position to challenge the evidence before it becomes a conviction.

More Questions? Contact a Kenner Field Sobriety Lawyer Today

A failed field sobriety test is one piece of evidence, not a conviction, and it can be challenged by someone who understands exactly how these tests work. Contact The DWI Defense Center LLC today for a confidential consultation and find out what a certified test operator can do for your case before your next court date.