Detectives in Louisiana arrested two people on Aug. 13 after executing search warrants at a home in Springfield and a hotel room in Walker. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office says the 41-year-old woman and 18-year-old man used the two locations and a number of...
Police lights in a driver’ rear-view mirror often mean that the driver is required to stop and submit to questioning by a police officer. In Louisiana and throughout jurisdictions across the nation, many individuals feel apprehensive about encountering law enforcement...
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....
Alimony is an important topic that is often tied to the divorce process. Also called spousal support, alimony is the payment of money from one party to a divorce to the other. Different jurisdictions have different rules about how alimony may be awarded, and Louisiana...
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...
“We learn from our mistakes” – this is a common theme in the lives of most Louisiana residents, but it is especially true for children and teenagers. There is no denying that young people push their limits and see what is and is not acceptable. It is just human...
Is your child facing juvenile delinquency charges? If so, then you’re probably worried about a lot of things. You’re probably concerned about getting your kid out of detention or preventing him or her from going to detention, and you’ve probably got broader concerns...
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...
Juvenile crimes are common in Louisiana. While it is not a positive if people under the age of 18 commit crimes, it does present a certain level of opportunity to get them on the right track with the proper steps. In some cases, they are not even involved in the...
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...
