The police do not always know whether a driver is drunk when they perform a traffic stop. In some cases, a driver is clearly intoxicated. For others, it may not always be clear. The police have several ways to assess whether a driver is drunk. Some of these methods...
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Could you and your child benefit from virtual visitation?
If this is the first time that you’ve heard the term “virtual visitation,” don’t be turned off by the word “visitation,” which some parents understandably find to be inaccurate and insulting. Virtual visitation is an approach to digital parenting time that can be...
Can you get arrested for sharing prescription medication?
Many people get prescribed opioid drugs to treat conditions like chronic pain, acute fractures and other painful illnesses. Sometimes they don’t finish the whole prescription and have a few pills left in their bottle. Friends and family members might ask the person...
What is beyond reasonable doubt?
The burden of proof in criminal cases is higher than in other legal proceedings, such as civil claims. In civil cases, the burden of proof is based on the balance of probabilities. This means that a case can go in a party’s favor if their version of events is more...
3 custody issues that can cause parental conflict in Louisiana
Custody orders established or otherwise formalized by the Louisiana family courts often include specific standards. Each parent may receive a certain amount of parenting time or physical custody. Custody orders can help two adults share the responsibility for their...
Why do teenagers drink alcohol?
As the parent of a teenager, one of your main concerns may be that they will drink alcohol while they are underage. You could be worried that they’ll be arrested on minor in possession charges or while trying to make an illegal purchase. You may also be concerned...
What can you do if your teen is arrested for a DUI?
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is a serious offense for anyone. But the consequences can be different for a teenager. Besides facing DUI consequences, they may also face the penalties of violating Louisiana's underage drinking laws. So, what should you...
Why lie detection methods fail
Louisiana prosecutors and other law enforcement authorities deploy any number of techniques and methods while trying to apprehend and convict suspects. Some are concrete evidence-based, like fingerprints or other physical markers. But just as important - if not more...
Why divorcing later in life can be complicated
In Louisiana, you can get a divorce at any time and for almost any reason. Of course, if you do choose to do so and you are over the age of 50, it can be harder to recover from a financial and emotional standpoint. You may not be able to retire One of the primary...
What to do about a toxic spouse in a divorce
If you are going through a divorce and your Louisiana spouse is creating a great deal of conflict, this can add a number of significant challenges to the process. This is often referred to as a toxic divorce, and it is usually a one-sided situation in which one...