Louisiana Legal Blog
When an officer thinks a motorist is driving under the influence
Driving under the influence in Louisiana happens when a motorist operates a vehicle while impaired from the effects of alcohol or drug use. Law enforcement officers in the state have the responsibility to pull over any driver suspected of being under the influence...
Financial infidelity is on the rise
It's no secret that money problems are one of the leading causes of divorce. For many couples, that includes financial infidelity. While marital infidelity is more widely discussed, financial infidelity, where one partner hides accounts or spending habits from the...
Finance professionals can help in the divorce process
Louisiana residents who have decided to pursue a divorce might wonder how to approach the division of property. Negotiating who gets what in a divorce can be a difficult process that might be further complicated when emotions are involved. A professional who might...
Minorities underrepesented among judges, survey says
Many Louisiana residents will not be surprised to learn that African Americans and other individuals of color are underrepresented among attorneys in the criminal justice system. Activists say that the disproportionate number of white prosecutors and judges in the...
Narcotics investigation in Louisiana leads to 2 arrests
Detectives in Louisiana arrested two people on Aug. 13 after executing search warrants at a home in Springfield and a hotel room in Walker. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office says the 41-year-old woman and 18-year-old man used the two locations and a number of...
Defense options when addressing field sobriety test evidence
Police lights in a driver’ rear-view mirror often mean that the driver is required to stop and submit to questioning by a police officer. In Louisiana and throughout jurisdictions across the nation, many individuals feel apprehensive about encountering law enforcement...
Marijuana possession can still lead to significant penalties
There are many different ways that people relax or relieve stress in Louisiana. Some may exercise, others may take time off from work, others drink alcohol, some use marijuana and others use other methods. Some people also use marijuana for other reasons as well....
What to know about alimony in Louisiana
Alimony is an important topic that is often tied to the divorce process. Also called spousal support, alimony is the payment of money from one party to a divorce to the other. Different jurisdictions have different rules about how alimony may be awarded, and Louisiana...
Will my child lose the scholarship due to a drug charge?
Louisiana college students do stand to face sanctions if they are arrested on any kind of drug charge. While every school has its own Code of Conduct in place, most are closely aligned when it comes to disciplinary actions, especially regarding scholarships and those...
Thinking of the future when facing the juvenile justice system
“We learn from our mistakes” – this is a common theme in the lives of most Louisiana residents, but it is especially true for children and teenagers. There is no denying that young people push their limits and see what is and is not acceptable. It is just human...
