Monthly Archives: April 2013

Sleeping in Car Leads to DUI/DWI Charge

April 30, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
Sleeping it off in your car may seem like a smart idea after a night of partying and drinking, but New Orleans DUI/DWI lawyers warn that it may not always be the best choice, especially if you choose to park your car on the...

Compounded Charges for Drunk Driver

April 25, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
A Terrytown woman is facing multiple charges after crashing into a parked cop car last month, New Orleans DUI and DWI attorneys report. According to the police, Amanda Davis was driving drunk on a Sunday night when she hit an

What To Do: DUI Tickets in Another State

April 24, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
You may have heard the phrase that “driving is a privilege and not a right,” and that “privilege” that many of us have to drive is more closely scrutinized today than it was many years ago. In the day

Reese Witherspoon’s Husband Arrested for DUI

April 22, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
Actress Reese Witherspoon was arrested, along with husband Jim Toth, in Atlanta early Friday morning. Atlanta Police noticed Mr. Toth’s car was not staying in its lane and pulled their car over on suspicion of a DUI. After

New Ban on Social Media Use While Driving

April 22, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
Texting and driving has been a major concern for law enforcement officials and legislators in the last several years, as more and more teens hit the road with their cell phones in tow. But now, according to New Orleans...

House Debates Bill on Marijuana Laws

April 19, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
Photo courtesy of the Denver Post The Louisiana House of Representatives is set to vote on a new bill that is trying to scale back on the penalties for possessing marijuana. House Bill 103, which is sponsored by Democratic...

French Quarter Festival Kicks Off!

April 11, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
French Quarter Festival kicked off this morning despite a tornado warning and downpour in the early afternoon. The festival has grown over the years and now consumes the entirety of the French Quarter with tourists and locals