Many operating a vehicle while impaired (OWI) charges stem from dangerous behavior or difficult situations. If a police officer spots someone swerving all over the road, they may pull a driver over and question the driver. Anyone who fails tests or admits to being...
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2 times a car crash might lead to drug charges
Car crashes can lead to a surprising assortment of different consequences. Some people even end up facing criminal charges after their involvement in a motor vehicle collision. Drug charges, for example, can sometimes be the ultimate result of a motor vehicle...
What are drug schedules and how do they affect criminal cases?
When facing a drug possession case, a defendant may face a harsh sentence depending on a few facts. Some of these factors include the quantity of drugs in possession, the intent of the drugs and the suspect’s criminal history. The classification of the illegal...
Why might prosecutors assume that someone had intent to sell drugs?
Anyone who gets caught in possession of controlled substances in Louisiana might face criminal charges. Police officers arrest anyone who possesses a prescribed drug without a doctor's note or a prohibited drug. Someone arrested due to their alleged possession of a...
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 Drug Court in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, Drug Court represents a unique approach within the criminal justice system aimed at addressing cases involving relatively low-level drug-using offenders. This court system focuses on rehabilitation through comprehensive supervision, drug testing,...
Points about psychotropic drugs
The criminal court system in Louisiana consistently arraigns people on drug charges. Some may face federal charges, depending on the circumstances. Discussions about illegal substances often involve heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and other well-known...
Reliability of roadside drug testing in Louisiana
Roadside drug testing has become increasingly common in Louisiana, with police officers using the technology in an attempt to detect drug-impaired drivers. These drug tests involve taking a sample of saliva, urine, or blood from a driver and testing it for the...
The differences between state and federal drug charges
If the police have arrested you on drug charges, those charges may be tried in Louisiana state courts or the federal court system, depending precisely on the charges you are being accused of committing. State laws generally cover drug offenses within Louisiana that do...
DUI convictions may lead to long-term troubles
Anyone who commits a DUI runs the risk of significant legal consequences. Fines and jail time are possible, depending on the specifics. Louisiana DUI offenders may find the effects continue even after the case closes. DUI arrests and convictions remain on people's...