Average Age of Defendant
20 and Younger
Where age is known.
21-29
The highest percentage of cases that MADD Louisiana monitored were in the 30-39 age bracket. Second highest was 21-29 and then 40-49
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and Older
0
200
400
600
800
12%
Gender Cases by
Pending Adjudicated
Where gender is known.
2,000
Additionally, most of the monitored DWI/DUI cases were male offenders accounting for 74 percent of the cases.
1,500
1,000
500
0
Male
Female
Key Findings & Observations
In 2021, the third highest disposition was Amended at 12%, meaning the charge of DWI/DUI was changed to a lesser charge. We most frequently see amended charges to reckless or careless driving. MADD Louisiana would like to see this number lower because with this verdict, the DWI will not go on the offender’s record. This is alarming for several reasons to include the offender’s understanding of the severity of the crime. Additionally, if they were to repeat, it would then be treated as a first offense. The penalties for the amended charges tend to be minimized as well.
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