There's nothing like a drink after a long day or week on the job. Plenty of hard-working blue-collar professionals stop off for an occasional drink after work. They may also enjoy social drinking with friends and family on the weekends. Sometimes, people underestimate...
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The walk-and-turn field sobriety test
If a Louisiana police officer believes you are driving under the influence, they will no doubt pull you over. This action can be a frightening and disorienting experience, particularly if the officer asks you to step out of the car and participate in one or more field...
The impact of a DUI on your security clearance
If authorities in Louisiana believe that you are driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you may be charged with DUI. As a result, you may be jailed for several hours, lose your driving privileges and face other consequences. One of these additional...
Police lineups may lack reliability
When someone becomes a victim of a crime in Louisiana, the police may arrest a suspect. If the victim does not know the alleged perpetrator, the accused person may join others in a police lineup. A problematic outcome may involve the victim identifying the wrong...
Should I go to rehab after a DUI in Louisiana?
For many Louisiana drivers, getting charged with driving under the influence can be a difficult process. These charges have huge consequences and, in many cases, involve the suspension or full revocation of your driver’s license. It’s more or less assumed that if...
The potential consequences of a DUI
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a serious charge in every state. Louisiana has strong penalties for anyone convicted of this offense. The consequences of a DUI can follow you for years to come. Arrest and processing Unlike other highway violations, the...
When are exceptions to the national legal drinking age made?
In Louisiana and most other states, the legal drinking age is 21. However, it’s important to know that there are exceptions to the national minimum legal age. Can minors drink alcohol? Although the legal age for consuming alcohol is 21 to combat problems like DUI,...
Concerns about eyewitness testimony
When a credible eyewitness identifies someone during a criminal investigation, Louisiana prosecutors may claim to have a strong case. However, things could fall apart for the prosecutor when the case moves to trial. Eyewitness testimony is not always credible, and...
What happens when you are charged with DUI
In Louisiana, it is illegal for anyone to operate a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content, or BAC, that is over .08%. If a police officer pulls you over because he or she suspects that you’re drunk, the officer may ask you to submit to sobriety tests. While you...
Who qualifies for community service?
Community service is a common sentence in Louisiana for defendants whom the judge feels could benefit from an experience that involves interaction with the public. This has proven to be a good alternative to incarceration or probation. Judges have significant latitude...