From New Orleans to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is brimming with opportunities for fun and excitement. Unfortunately, when people start having fun, things can sometimes get out of control rather quickly. Louisiana is one of the most active locations for drug charges in the United States and thousands of people are arrested each year. If you…
For decades, both cocaine and marijuana have been abused as illegal substances across the country. Recently, some states have passed laws that make possession of both medical and recreational marijuana legal. These laws have raised questions about the future of marijuana charges. Here, we’re going to take a look at the difference between criminal charges…
For the past few decades, cocaine use in the United States has been a serious issue. Each year, more than 20% of all drug-related deaths are caused by cocaine. Throughout the state of Louisiana, cocaine is easy to obtain on the street in multiple forms including in its most popular form, crack cocaine. When a…
Being charged with a drug crime in the state of Louisiana can be extremely stressful. Most drug charges carry the weight of heavy penalties including fines and incarceration. The State of Louisiana treats drug offenses harshly, particularly offenses involving personal use. Two of the most prominent drug laws are Possession and Intent To Sell. Many…
When it comes to drug arrests and drug crimes in the United States, the statistics are alarming. There have been more than 1.5 million arrests and $47 million spent on drug crimes in the United States each year. The state of Louisiana is no exception to these statistics. Louisiana now sends more people to prison…
In the U.S., 33 out of the 50 states permit the use of medical marijuana, including Louisiana. Across these states, laws regarding medical marijuana differ and outline what types of marijuana are permitted, how much marijuana a person can possess, and the ways in which a person is allowed to use it. The state of…
Recently, the state of Louisiana passed a bill that made medical marijuana available with a valid prescription from an approved doctor. Passage of the bill was accompanied by excitement from those expected to benefit from the drug. But it was also accompanied by a myriad of questions from those who are concerned about how the…
The State of Louisiana certainly knows how to have fun. Each year, approximately 50 million visitors travel to Louisiana to enjoy our beautiful cities and fun festivals. With so many out-of-state visitors and so many states with legalized recreational marijuana, the question is bound to arise regarding whether it’s legal to bring marijuana to Louisiana…
In early August, Louisiana passed a bill for the distribution and use of medical marijuana across the state. The passage came nearly four years after the state legislature actually approved it. Regulatory challenges held up the law from going into effect. Legalizing medical marijuana in Louisiana was viewed as a milestone since the Pelican State…
For Gary Hess, the passage of Louisiana’s medical marijuana bill has the potential to dramatically change his life. Before leaving to serve the United States in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Hess lived a happy life with his partner, Brianna Hardy. After returning from the war, however, symptoms of his post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD turned their…