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Fortunately, there has been a general decline in the number of crimes on college campuses. In 2018, there were almost 30,000 crimes committed on US campuses. However, that number has only declined since then. The best way for students to protect their future is to...
Drunk driving is not as common as it once was, but it still kills about 10,000 road users each year in Louisiana and around the country according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Impaired drivers claim a life every 45 minutes in the...
Being charged with drug possession in Louisiana can carry stiff penalties, and it's in your best interest to do everything in your power to fight those charges. The difference between winning a case or having charges dismissed versus being convicted of drug possession...
As with many states, illegal drugs are wreaking havoc on families and society in Louisiana. But, what happens when the drugs are legal prescriptions that get into the wrong hands? Commonly abused prescription drugs Few people set out to develop a substance use...
Louisiana residents who find themselves pulled over by police often want to comply to have an easy time. However, if the officer thinks a person is driving drunk, they can ask them to take field sobriety tests. Sometimes, the results are skewed, and in that situation,...
One aim of the Louisiana criminal justice system is to adjudicate matters in a fair and impartial manner for those charged with crimes. At the time of a suspect's arrest, he has a legal right to refrain from answering the officer's line of questions. This right...
A Louisiana mother who shot and killed a home intruder during the early morning hours of Jan. 8 will likely not be charged according to a detective from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. Police say the 51-year-old man was wearing a ski mask and carrying a snow...
Driving under the influence carries significant penalties in Louisiana, and being convicted of drunk driving can have life altering consequences. It's important to understand what the law has to say about driving while intoxicated. From the very beginning, certain...
The government takes a harsh stance on drug crimes. When the police catch someone with controlled substances, the penalties can alter the course of a person's life. Whether an individual goes to jail for drug charges depends on the details of the case and how the...
The Louisiana public often assumes that people accused of murder or other violent crimes are mentally ill. In reality, mental illness increases a person's vulnerability to violent crimes. Conditions like schizophrenia cause people to fear what is not real and not...
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