Each year, many people in Louisiana are charged with DUI. Some of these charges are a result of police officers stopping drivers for alarming driving behavior. However, a good number of these charges occur as a result of sobriety checkpoints. Unlike regular traffic stops that require officers to have a reason for pulling someone over,…
If you have a DUI conviction, the consequences can affect various parts of your life even years later. Whether your criminal record is related to a DUI arrest or conviction, both are likely to complicate processes such as finding employment or housing. Most employers and landlords ask job and rental applicants whether they have ever…
More than half of American children have a smartphone by age 11. Most parents provide their kids with phones for emergency purposes. However, smartphones include multiple cameras and allow users to download several social media apps, so it’s common for teens to send explicit photos to their boyfriend or girlfriend. This is a crime, and…
There are a variety of consequences that come with being sentenced to register as a sexual offender in the state of Louisiana. Having that status can prevent you from obtaining a career in certain industries, bar you from joining community activities such as sports or volunteering, and it can even make it difficult to maintain…
Across the State of Louisiana, law enforcement officers are cracking down harder than ever before on sex crimes, especially those involving human trafficking, rape, molestation, and child pornography. The increase in these specific crimes has made police and federal agencies focus time and effort on investigating these cases in the hopes of not only stopping…
Although stalking is not considered a violent crime in the United States, being falsely accused of that level of harassment can cause traumatic suffering for the defendant. Accusations of stalking can result in an individual being jailed, fined, and ostracized in their professional or personal lives. Knowing what to do when you have to defend…
Allegations of sexual offenses can be damaging to your career and reputation. If convicted, you will be required to submit your information to a public registry where your neighbors, future employers, and loved ones can see your status as a sex offender. Even if you are innocent, going to court for a case of sexual…
College students are typically under plenty of stress, from a full course-load to an additional job or internship. The vibrant environment of college campuses may result in underage drinking and DWI charges. One way many relieve that pressure is by hanging out with friends, going to bars, or attending parties. While there’s nothing wrong with…
When someone consumes an alcoholic beverage, their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) quickly rises and continues to rise until it peaks, anywhere from thirty minutes to two hours later. Rising BAC is one of the possible challenges defense attorneys may use to fight driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Louisiana. Attorneys base this defense on…
If you or someone you care about has recently been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Louisiana, you might be wondering what kind of life changes to anticipate or what to do next. For first-time offenders, the idea of a DWI impacting your day-to-day can be daunting, especially if you are unaware of what…