A police officer needs probable cause to pull you over. Likewise, during a stop, an officer needs probable cause to search your car. If an officer asks for your permission to search your car, you do not need to agree. In fact, merely asking for your consent may...
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A drug conviction may ruin your college budget
From LSU to Loyola University, Louisiana has some excellent colleges for students to obtain four-year degrees. With annual tuition regularly costing tens of thousands of dollars, though, students often need financial aid to turn their academic dreams into reality. If...
How does a prosecutor prove something is paraphernalia?
While people create some objects specifically for drug-related activities such as growing, transporting, compounding, injecting or inhaling controlled substances, other objects that may perform these same functions also have legal uses. Drug paraphernalia is illegal,...
How much alcohol results in an illegal blood alcohol content?
Louisiana Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) laws state that if an adult motorist has a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more, he or she committed a crime. With that information, if you consume alcohol, you might wonder about the safety of drinking any amount and then...
Disaster relief loan application leads to fraud charges
Federally guaranteed disaster relief loans can come with a demanding application process. After obtaining a borrower's information, a loan officer must next verify its accuracy. After a first review of an application, a loan officer submits it to the government for...
Penalties for OWI in Louisiana
Operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol results in serious legal penalties. Louisiana imposes these charges for blood alcohol content above 0.08% while behind the wheel. Review the state statute for OWI/DWI before facing a court date for this...
4 common defenses to DUI charges
If you face charges for DUI, you may wonder how you will move forward with a conviction for this crime on your record. You may also worry about the potential of paying a fine, spending time in jail and retaining your driver's license because of the drunk driving...
What you need to know about Louisiana’s cocaine laws
Cocaine represents one of Louisiana’s most heavily trafficked illegal drugs. Having fought this problem for years, Louisiana law provides for serious penalties if convicted of possessing, selling or trafficking in cocaine. Keep in mind that federal law also prohibits...
Understanding mail fraud and wire fraud laws
When a person uses postal mail or electronic communication as a means to commit fraud, he or she will also receive mail fraud or wire fraud charges. These federal crimes result in significant prison time for a conviction when the transmission crosses state or national...
The state of drugs in Louisiana
Controlled substance use is a constant focus for law enforcement. They keep an eye out for those distributing drugs, using them and bringing them into the area. With help from the federal government, local agencies seek to stay on top of drug issues in communities. ...