A car accident can easily cause you to suffer grave injuries in certain situations. This is especially true in the case of a pedestrian accident, as pedestrians lack the protection that those riding in passenger cars enjoy. In some situations, pedestrian accidents...
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Man charged with vehicular homicide in death of 2-year-old
In Louisiana and elsewhere driving drunk with children in the vehicle is a particularly heinous offense that the courts and law enforcement agencies seek to penalize strictly. When a child dies in a drunk driving accident that is charged as vehicular homicide, the...
Man charged with drunk driving after noise ruckus outside store
Louisiana continues to have serious problems with drunk driving offenses and the weight of destruction that they leave in their path. When a driver is severely impaired with alcohol, members of the public and law enforcement officers often do not know what to expect....
Drug charges reported in connection with state police dragnet
The Louisiana State Police announced an undercover operation called "Operation Summer School" that began on June 20 and ended on Aug. 27. The primary mission of this operation was to detect and combat criminal violence in areas of New Orleans that have been...
Drunk driving causing death will bring vehicular homicide charge
With the driver causing the death of another person due to drunk driving, this raises the offense alleged to the level of what is called vehicular homicide, which is a form of voluntary manslaughter. Conviction on such a count can lead to a substantial prison term,...
Swerving UPS driver accused of drunk driving
Delivery drivers spend a good portion of their days on Louisiana's roads. The work may be tedious at times, and their attention could wander as they travel. That does not necessarily mean that their behavior is indicative of drunk driving. A UPS driver here in...
Accident leads to vehicular homicide charges in Louisiana
Serious consequences often follow serious crimes. However, no one should face punishment until -- and only if -- a conviction for criminal charges is returned in court. Individuals facing accusations of vehicular homicide have a right to create and present a criminal...
Criminal defense based on free speech prevails in federal court
Like every state, Louisiana has some criminal laws that are too arcane or too oppressive to have credible authority. One such law has been identified, challenged and declared unconstitutional by three separate federal court opinions, including one from the U.S. Court...
The importance of seeking medical help after an accident
If you are involved in a Louisiana traffic accident, there are many things you should remember to do. Exchanging insurance information, taking pictures of the scene and being careful not to admit fault are just a few things you may hear from experts and advisors....
Police must prove drug charges against junior high teacher
Curious police procedures in Louisiana and other states are sometimes successful, but on occasion they may allow the accused a chance to interdict a viable defense. The procedures used by the police in arresting a 43-year-old female teacher recently for drug charges,...