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Driving under the influence is considered a crime in all 50 states. Unfortunately, driving under the influence (DUI) is a crime frequently committed in the United States. DUI arrests make up at least a third of substance-related arrests. Court-mandated treatment is considered the main path of entry into alcoholism treatment for most individuals with a […]
Soliciting Prostitutes Laws in Louisiana Have you recently been charged with Soliciting Prostitutes in New Orleans or elsewhere in Louisiana? Do you want to know what awaits you in court and just who can get you out of it? Well, this article will clear your doubts and set you up in the right direction. Criminal […]
Louisiana, and New Orleans in particular, are party central. The lights are always on and the drinks are always flowing. In fact, in New Orleans, it is legal to drink out in the street. To be more exact, it is legal to drink outside only in the French Quarter, and only out of a plastic […]
Have you or any of your loved ones recently been charged with disturbing the peace in New Orleans? Are you looking for a way to peacefully get yourself out of court and out of trouble? Are you aware of exactly what disturbing the peace really is and what the penalties you are liable to face […]
On a typical day, 50,000 drivers are pulled over. That equals over 20 million motorists every year. Encounters with law enforcement are stressful. But the more you know about your rights, the better prepared you will be if you get pulled over. Drivers must be aware of what police officers can and can’t do at […]
When someone is arrested for a crime, the judge has the option of setting a bail. The judge will determine the bail amount after examining various factors surrounding the arrest and defendant such as the alleged crime, facts in the affidavit of probable cause, defendant’s criminal record, where the defendant resides, and any other flight-risk […]
If you’ve been pulled over by the police and are being questioned by them, it’s hard to know what your rights are. Even though you have rights (such as remaining silent) the cop might imply that you have no choice but to do as they say. Many people in New Orleans find themselves in this […]
If you’ve got a court appearance coming up, you will no doubt have worries about which way the proceedings will go. Whether you are attending to defend yourself, as a witness, or you’re bringing a lawsuit against someone else, you’ll want a smooth and stress-free day in court. Regardless of your role in the proceedings, […]
You are at fault in a traffic accident so you pay the ticket to resolve the matter. You are shocked when you later receive a court summons. Now, what do you do? A summons is an official notice to the recipient that they are being sued. The summons arrives with the complaint stating the allegations […]
You may think that trying to intimidate someone by threatening them is okay. The truth is, threatening someone is committing assault. You may receive assault charges for violating Louisiana law, which states an assault is a threat of bodily harm that makes a person fear impending violence. Aggravated assault is if you use a weapon […]