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Police officers in Louisiana are held to a high standard and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. When they make mistakes, you can suffer serious consequences like a jail term and hefty fines and could even destroy other areas of...
If you've been pulled over and the officer suspects that you're driving under the influence in Louisiana, there's the possibility that you'll be asked to take an alcohol breath test. But how accurate are these tests, really? Can you trust an alcohol breath test? You...
Investors in Louisiana likely wish to see honest returns and doubtfully want to learn they suffered losses based on false advice or information. They most assuredly don't want to learn their investment portfolio is worthless due to an advisor or broker's illegal...
You might not realize it, but mailing drugs is illegal no matter what your intention is. According to the United States Postal Service, the only people who can mail controlled substances are those registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or anyone...
Telemarketing might not be the newest sales strategy, but it continues to support campaigns produced by startups and established companies. Regrettably, many unethical telemarketing campaigns attempt to separate people from their money. Outright telemarketing scams in...
Driving under the influence remains a pervasive problem in Louisiana, and court dockets reflect the many charges filed against DUI defendants. Harsh laws seek to prevent people from taking to the road while intoxicated. Many fear arrests, convictions and subsequent...
A traffic stop can be a stressful experience regardless of when it happens. However, it can be even more stressful if a Louisiana police officer believes that you are under the influence of alcohol. Even if you are eventually cleared of the charge, it's possible that...
In Louisiana, it's not uncommon for criminal defendants to face punishments that are disproportionate to the crimes they're accused of. This is especially true in cases where defendants get denied their right to a trial. In other cases, they experience delays in their...
Drinking and driving is a serious crime in Louisiana that carries significant penalties. Even if you are charged, the ramifications can be life-changing. These are the laws and some facts about drunk driving in the state. What are Louisiana’s drinking and driving...
Drug use is ubiquitous in colleges across the U.S. – marijuana being the most prevalent of all. On some college campuses, smoking marijuana is even more common than drinking alcohol. So what’s the harm in smoking a joint with friends at a party? It’s easy to be...
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