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...
Criminal Defense
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...
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...
Issues with geofence warrants
Those suspected of a crime have constitutional protections against illegal searches and seizures. In most but not all instances, the police must acquire a proper warrant before conducting a search. Certain cases in Louisiana may involve questions about geofence...
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...
Details emerge about violent crime stats
Violent crime remains an understandable concern for many people. Louisiana residents may find their worries decrease after learning about federal statistics related to violent crime. Essentially, reports indicate a decrease in such instances. However, numerous violent...
How having a criminal record affects child custody
No Louisiana resident envisions being convicted of a crime. However, if you are a parent in this situation, there are times when your right to child custody might be impacted. Convictions that prevent custody Certain criminal convictions can prevent a parent from...
U.S. Supreme Court could hear arguments in K-9 air sniff case
Police officers in Louisiana and around the country are usually required to obtain search warrants before looking inside vehicles that they have pulled over, but exceptions are made when they have probable cause to believe that a crime is being committed or has been...
Drunk driving penalties for pilots in Louisiana
The crime of driving while under the influence is treated very seriously in the state of Louisiana. However, under certain circumstances, those who are convicted may face extra penalties. This is true when it comes to pilots. If you are a pilot facing DUI charges in...
Louisiana’s implied consent law
The penalties for drunk driving can be harsh in Louisiana, which is why some drivers taken into custody on DUI charges in the Pelican State refuse to submit to chemical testing. Suspected drunk drivers refuse to take breath tests or provide blood samples because they...