Many drunk driving charges are built on a breathalyzer test that the accused driver allegedly failed. Because of how serious the potential penalties and consequences of a DUI charge are, it is critical to know how to challenge the reliability or accuracy of a...
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Remember your constitutional rights when facing drug charges
Many of our readers in Louisiana probably think that drug possession charges are fairly straightforward – a person is found in possession of illegal drugs, charged and, perhaps, convicted of the crime. However, Louisiana residents should remember their constitutional...
Proof of Intoxication Unnecessary for DWI Charge
Law enforcement officials throughout the state of Louisiana are vigilant about stopping and arresting individuals that they believe are driving while under the influence of alcohol. While many of the men and women that they investigate are at or above the legal...
Your child deserves an attorney who cares
Juvenile arrests make up a large portion of the criminal caseload within the state of Louisiana. Youth are one of the state’s most vulnerable populations. It has been proven that youth who enter the juvenile justice system are more likely to drop out of school, remain...
Negligent homicide is a scary criminal charge
Like many other states, Louisiana has a law which makes it a crime to kill someone through negligence, which is a legal term akin to carelessness or thoughtlessness. What makes this charge scary is that just about anyone in this state has, sometimes several times a...
How might a criminal case affect my child’s college options?
Many bright Louisiana teens and young adults sometimes make dumb mistakes. They can, for instance, be caught drinking underage, and they may even get accused of drunk driving. Other times, teenagers seeking thrills, such as shoplifting, reckless driving or doing...
What to expect if your minor child is arrested
Kids make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes result in an arrest. Except in severe cases, most minor children have their criminal cases handled in juvenile court. The goal is not to convict, but to make sure kids get the help they need to move on and better...
Did your child land in legal trouble after going off to college?
It can be frightening as a parent to send your kids off to college. After roughly 18 years of caring for him or her, your child is ready to live on his or her own, make choices independently and learn important life lessons. Sometimes, this does not always go well,...
Is your minor facing an alcohol possession charge?
You want what is best for your kids, but what they think that is and what you believe it is are often very different things. Everyone makes mistakes; that is how people learn and grow. Unfortunately, sometimes, children make mistakes that can hurt them in ways that...
DUI ‘per se’ laws and your rights
Whether officers pulled you over because of your erratic driving or for an unrelated reason, you may have been shocked when police asked you to step out of the car and submit to field sobriety tests. These tests include walking a straight line, standing on one foot...