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...
Drug Charges
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...
Can a DUI affect a teenager’s auto insurance rates?
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...
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...
Stats about opioids and penalties in Louisiana
Opioids, or narcotics, are pain-relieving drugs prescribed by doctors or a group of illegal substances. Legal opioids can help many patients in Hammond, Louisiana, overcome pain under a doctor's supervision, but they still have addictive potential. Many states make...
Operation Hustle City leads to arrests and indictments
A long-term investigation into drug trafficking and distribution in Louisiana has led to the indictment of 13 individuals on federal narcotics charges and the arrest of 27 individuals on state drug charges. The results of what was dubbed Operation Hustle City were...
Marijuana possession can still lead to significant penalties
There are many different ways that people relax or relieve stress in Louisiana. Some may exercise, others may take time off from work, others drink alcohol, some use marijuana and others use other methods. Some people also use marijuana for other reasons as well....
Will my child lose the scholarship due to a drug charge?
Louisiana college students do stand to face sanctions if they are arrested on any kind of drug charge. While every school has its own Code of Conduct in place, most are closely aligned when it comes to disciplinary actions, especially regarding scholarships and those...