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., 38 out of the 50 states permit the use of medical marijuana, including Louisiana. The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy plays a crucial role in regulating medical marijuana, including approving recommended forms, establishing guidelines for dispensaries, and ensuring compliance with state laws. Across these states, laws regarding medical marijuana differ and outline what…
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…
With summer in full swing, it’s hard to believe that fall and football season are right around the corner. In the state of Louisiana, if there’s one thing people love in the fall, it’s cheering on the Saints and the Tigers. Still, on game day for either team, which is a major event, it can…
When visiting another state for work or vacation, it’s easy to get caught up in the fun of the trip. In Louisiana specifically, festivals such as Mardi Gras are the perfect opportunity to have a little too much fun and make decisions you might regret. Unfortunately, if any of the decisions you make are against…
Laws in the state of Louisiana prohibit drivers from operating a motor vehicle if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is greater than .08%. For the average person, it only takes approximately 3-4 drinks to reach that limit. Those who are found operating a motor vehicle above the legal limit can face a charge of driving…
When you’re out with friends and had too much to drink, many know that driving drunk in the state of Louisiana is illegal. As a solution, some decide to just sleep off their drunkenness in their car and drive home the next morning. While this practice alone can create complications, what many don’t realize is…
Louisiana residents know all too well how strong the state’s drunk driving laws have become over the past few years to combat the growing epidemic. Incidents of driving under the influence of alcohol caused roughly 10,847 fatalities nationally that same year, according to data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA has…
With most Americans living paycheck to paycheck, unexpected changes in their employment can lead people to need public assistance now and then to get by. Government assistance, particularly food stamps and other subsidized programs, allows people to get the food, care, and housing they need when times get rough. Unfortunately, this doesn’t stop some folks…