Being arrested for driving under the influence can create a number of serious issues, but it is quite likely that your primary concern will be trying to avoid spending time in jail. While jail time is a possibility, so too is probation. And you are more likely to...
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What should I do if I’ve been injured in a car crash?
What starts out as a normal afternoon trip to the grocery store or to the gym in Louisiana may quickly become a trip to the hospital for the treatment of car accident-related injuries that end up plaguing you for years. In some cases, a car crash is the result of the...
Why is it so hard for addicts to quit using drugs?
One of the most positive trends over the years has been the recognition of the problems faced by those struggling with drug addiction. There was a time when a substance abuse issue was considered a moral failing, rather than a symptom of a complicated condition. But...
DUIs: reasonable suspicion vs. probable cause
When you're pulled over, and the officer suspects you of driving under the influence, your head starts to race. How many drinks did I have? Did the officer have a good reason to pull me over? The answer to the second question all rests on the difference between...
How a DWI expungement can help you
Fair or not, your public legal record can have a profound effect on the way you are perceived by potential employers, landlords, and school officials. Therefore it is very important to keep your record as close to spotless as possible. And if you have received a...
How a Reliable Attorney Can Expunge Drug Charges from Your Record
Drug possession is considered a serious felony in Louisiana. Not only do suspects face considerable jail time, but also face the possibility of strict probation rules and hefty fines upon their release. If you think Louisiana is a good place for a quick fix or roll of...
How your Fourth Amendment Rights give you protection, part 1
Thanks to the United States Constitution, we are empowered with certain rights that offer protection from unfair treatment on behalf of the police or any other law enforcement agency. And some of our most important rights are contained in the Constitution's Fourth...
Defense against a vehicular assault or homicide charge
Motorists convicted of DUI charges are widely considered as incompetent drivers and are liable to harsh and unforgiving DUI laws in Shreveport, Louisiana. If you are arrested for a felony DWI charge, do not hesitate to contact an experienced DUI attorney to...
Louisiana’s vehicular homicide laws call for tough sentences
It can be a nightmare come to life; you're involved in an accident that took another person's life. And if it happened while you were driving under the influence, you will likely be facing the very serious charge of vehicular homicide. In Louisiana, even the minimum...
Injury to your delicate spine may impact your life
It may have been only a fender bender, but the jarring motion of your car accident may still have caused serious injuries. Sometimes those injuries are not easy to see with the naked eye, and sometimes the symptoms may not appear for days or even weeks. This is why...