re: Is Article 894 still a thing for DWI?

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Is 894 the same as pleading youthful offender?

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No, it is similar to a "deferred adjudication" in other states. Under 894, if the defendant successfully completes his probation, the defendant can ask the court to dismiss the case, in effect, a retroactive dismissal.

If you have a DUI with an 894 dismissal, you can still be charged in La. with a DUI 2 (using the 894 DUI as the first) if you get a second DUI charge within ten years.