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Louisiana categorizes illegal drugs in Schedules from I to V based on their potential for harm. The penalties for possession of these controlled substances vary based on the specific drug, the amount and other factors. Review the legal consequences for Louisiana drug...
After a natural disaster tears through an area, the destruction can be massive. With that said, destroyed buildings and bodily injuries are not the only damages that occur. When there is a hurricane or flood, it often leaves people vulnerable or desperate, and as a...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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