Question: is a dui a misdemeanor in louisiana?
Answer: Ten things you need to know about Louisiana DWI arrests. The arrest an average citizen is most likely to encounter in their law abiding life is a DWI. A DWI, sometimes called an OUI or a DUI, is a misdemeanor in Louisiana that carries a maximum penalty of six (6) months in jail and a fine of up to $1000.00.