In many cases, when teenagers get their license in Louisiana, they rarely think about the consequences of getting a DUI. Many teens know that it is illegal to drink and drive or that it can lead to fines and jail time, but not many of them realize that it can affect...
Drunk driving causes many accidents and fatalities, which is why states make strict laws. Alcohol impairs judgment, decreases decision-making abilities, and interferes with reflexes. Drivers in Hammond, Louisiana should know DUI laws and possible penalties they may...
Compelling witness testimony could secure a conviction in a criminal case. Unfortunately, not all "compelling testimony" is truthful. A witness may implicate another person in a crime after making outright false statements. A Louisiana jury may not realize the...
It is tragic when a teenager makes a mistake that will stay on their permanent record and follow them for the rest of their lives. The situation is much more severe when the minor has to face an adult sentence for a crime. Under certain circumstances, prosecutors can...
Stalking isn't just a danger or annoyance for victims; it's a serious violation of law that carries significant criminal penalties for those who commit such acts in Louisiana. Here, we'll get into what Louisiana state law says about stalking and the punishments it...
Louisiana is a state that takes drug crimes involving cocaine very seriously. As such if a person is charged and eventually convicted of violating the state’s cocaine laws, they can face very harsh penalties. It’s important to understand what these laws are and the...
Many people are under the assumption that juvenile criminal records are confidential and that this means that they are not subject to release for any reason. While juvenile records are confidential in Louisiana, they are eligible for disclosure under a number of...
In the United States, a police officer cannot just choose to pull you over while you are driving. In order to do so, they have to have reasonable suspicion that you are doing something illegal. The term "reasonable suspicion" has gone through extensive court battles...
Police officers in Louisiana and around the country must usually obtain search warrants before they can enter a suspect's home without permission, but the courts have allowed police to act without warrants in situations where exigent circumstances exist. The exigent...
Every day, hundreds of people all over the country are pulled over by the police. The reasons vary from minor traffic offenses to more serious acts. Some will end up being charged. Residents of Louisiana should learn what to say and what to refrain from saying in...
