Covington, Louisiana, DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Law Office of Ernest J. Bauer Jr. provides effective legal defense for people charged with crimes in Covington, Louisiana, and other North Shore communities, as well as the New Orleans metropolitan area.
I am attorney Ernest Bauer. I became a criminal defense attorney because I have an honest desire to make sure that people are treated fairly under the law and receive the best possible defense.
Let's start working together on your case.
If you face serious criminal law charges, contact my law office. I will come to your home or the jail to meet with you about any criminal defense issue, including:
DWI defense: Whether you have been charged with a drunk driving offense for the first time or have been charged several times, I offer aggressive and effective defense, with the goal to keep you out of jail. My driving under the influence defense practice includes:
- First offense and multiple offense DUI
- Felony DUI
- Motions to dismiss or reduce charges
- Challenging the DUI breathalyzer and the DUI field sobriety test
- Traffic offenses
- Driver's license revocation and reinstatement
Drug crimes: I provide effective representation for people charged with any state felony or misdemeanor drug offense, including:
- Marijuana possession
- Selling cocaine
- Illegal possession of prescription pills
- Meth lab operation
- All other narcotics charges
Violent crimes: If you are charged with a crime in which a victim has been physically harmed, you need skillful defense to keep you out of prison. I represent clients charged with:
- Homicide and vehicular manslaughter
- Aggravated assault
- Guns and weapons charges
- Domestic abuse/domestic violence
- Restraining orders/protective orders
Theft crimes: I handle all state felony and misdemeanor cases involving stolen property, including:
- Burglary
- Armed robbery
- Shoplifting
- Credit card fraud and forged checks
- Possession or sale of stolen property
Juvenile crimes: I help juvenile offenders stay out of jail by pursuing alternatives to prison. I handle all misdemeanor and felony juvenile offenses, including:
- Theft and shoplifting
- Drug possession and sales
- Assault and sexual assault
- Underage drinking
- Probation or parole violations
In addition, I offer experienced defense against criminal charges for offenses that involve computers and Internet crimes, such as child pornography, unlicensed sales of medications, and identity theft.
The sooner you call, the sooner we can start working together to build a strong defense. Contact my law office to discuss the charges against you and our costs. I offer a free consultation and often offer financial terms for your fees.
