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…
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, it can be a little too easy…
All year long, the state of Louisiana is home to big parties and festivities. Whether you live in Louisiana year-round or travel there occasionally for pleasure, it’s easy to get caught up in the fun. Unfortunately for some, having too much fun can mean making poor decisions when it comes to drinking and driving. In…
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 that killed 212 people in 2017 alone. Incidents of driving under the influence of alcohol caused roughly 10,847 fatalities nationally that same year, according to data collected by the National…
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…
Drug possession constitutes the vast majority of non-violent drug arrests. From marijuana and cocaine to heroin, any illegal narcotic found to be in your possession constitutes probable cause for a drug arrest. There are different types of possession charges, and among them, the most often misunderstood is constructive possession. With a better understanding of constructive…