A person who drives while drunk puts his or her own life at risk and also endangers others in or near the roadway. Sadly, DUI-related crashes happen all too frequently and with them come numerous fatalities. In Louisiana, those who are suspected of causing a fatal...
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Louisiana vehicular assault or homicide: Arrest made after crash
Striking a pedestrian with one's car would be a jarring event for anybody. Sadly, in many cases, the pedestrians do not survive. Depending on the outcome and the circumstances surrounding an accident like this, according to Louisiana laws one may be charged with...
Vehicular assault or homicide: Woman arrested after fatal wreck
The woman believed responsible for a fatal wreck in Louisiana was recently released from jail. According to reports, this individual is charged with a myriad of offenses, including vehicular assault and homicide. Vehicular assault or homicide are crimes that are not...
How to handle the emotional burden of vehicular homicide charge
Everyone makes mistakes and sometimes those mistakes have horrible consequences. And if your mistake led to the loss of human life, there is nothing you can do to fully make amends. It may be hard to reconcile, but you will have to live with what happened, even if...
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...
Louisiana man faces vehicular assault or homicide charges
Law enforcement takes seriously the duty to protect people from the danger of drivers whose reflexes and attention may be impaired. In Louisiana, the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are justifiably severe. When an allegedly intoxicated...
Vehicular assault or homicide taken seriously in Louisiana
Police in Louisiana are rightfully concerned about people who drive while intoxicated. Law enforcement continually reminds drivers that operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol can have serious consequences. Being involved in an accident while...