Louisiana DWI Felony vs. Misdemeanor Calculator 2026
State-specific DWI cost estimates for Louisiana, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Louisiana DWI FAQ
How much does a DWI cost in Louisiana?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DWI in Louisiana typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $300 to $1,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $13,062 (range $7,643 to $19,898) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DWI in Louisiana?
A first-offense DWI conviction in Louisiana carries a license suspension of 90 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Louisiana for a first DWI?
Yes. Louisiana requires an ignition interlock device for 6 months following a first DWI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DWI in Louisiana?
Louisiana requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DWI conviction.
Can a DWI be expunged in Louisiana?
Louisiana allows DWI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 5 years following completion of your sentence.
Louisiana DWI figures this calculator uses
- Felony at offense number
- 3
- Lookback period for prior offenses
- 10 years
- Fine, third DWI
- $2,000
- High-BAC penalty tier
- 0.15% and above
Statutory figures were checked against Louisiana law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; aggravating factors present: None):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Misdemeanor Defense Attorney Fees | $3,250 |
| Misdemeanor Fines and Court Costs | $1,150 |
| Estimated total (range $2,150 to $6,600) | $4,400 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DWI in Louisiana comes to about $13,062, the 43rd highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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