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…
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…
The fentanyl problem in the United States has reached epic proportions. In May of 2018, on the outskirts of Haughton, LA, police uncovered a significant amount of fentanyl during a traffic stop on the I-20. The arrest took a considerable amount of the drug out of circulation. The two men were caught and sentenced this…
Teens who engage in illegal drug use or possess an illegal substance jeopardize their future. Simply warning them, however, often doesn’t do much good. What ultimately cements their understanding that drugs will lead to undesirable consequences is an arrest. If your child has been arrested for drug possession in Monroe, you can take steps to…
Louisiana is caught up in the national opioid abuse epidemic. To curb the crisis, Governor John Bel Edwards recently signed a series of bills pertaining to the prescription of opioids. These laws restrict prescriptions and aim to block “doctor shopping.” With the sixth-highest opioid-prescribing rate in the country, lawmakers hope the new restrictions will prevent…