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DWI Checkpoint Friday Night 1/26 – Faubourg Marigny!

January 26th, 2012 | Posted in DUI/DWI, NOPD, Traffic by bloom | No Comments »

NOPD has issued a statement today indicating that it will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint FRIDAY NIGHT (1/26) in the Faubourg Marigny area from approximately 10pm to 5am. No specific indication as to the location of the checkpoint will be released.

Drivers are advised to have the proper documentation (proof of insurance, registration, driver’s license, etc) available if requested.

Check out our printable Glovebox Reference Guide for information regarding how to respond when pulled over or arrested for DWI.

While we certainly do not condone this type of behavior, should you or someone you know get behind the wheel after a night at the bar and get arrested or charged with a DUI/DWI, Bloom Legal is here (504-599-9997) to provide assistance to you in getting all of your affairs back in order.

-Bloom Legal LLC 700 Camp St Ste 212 New Orleans, LA 70130-

Bloom Legal – DWI Defense TV Ad

January 13th, 2012 | Posted in DUI/DWI, Local Issues by bloom | No Comments »

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new TV Ads promoting our DWI Defense practice! Check them out below!

Bloom Legal is a full service criminal defense law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. From our offices in New Orleans and Metairie, we specialize in DWI, Traffic Tickets, and Criminal Defense.

If you or someone you know have been arrested, call Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 for a free case evaluation.

New Orleans’ Officials Gearing Up for Historical Weekend

January 5th, 2012 | Posted in DUI/DWI, Local Issues, NOPD, Sports by bloom | No Comments »

New Orleans’ mayor Mitch Landrieu says his office is teaming up with state and federal officials to make this weekend’s events go as smoothly and as safely as possible. On Saturday, the city will host the first round of NFL Wildcard Playoff games, with the Saints hosting the Detroit Lions, followed by the BCS National Championship game – LSU vs. Alabama – on Monday.

New Orleans' Mayor Mitch Landrieu

“It’s really important that this event be successful, that it be safe and that it works very, very well. We expect almost 250,000 visitors to be with us between now and Monday … All of these events, in total, are going to approximate a 500-million dollar economic impact, which is in excess of what the economic impact is from a Super Bowl,” said Landrieu.

The mayor said 740 police officers will be deployed around the Superdome, in the French Quarter and downtown areas to keep everyone safe. State troopers will augment the force, particularly along major thoroughfares leading into the city.

Make sure to be smart and stay safe this weekend, whether participating in the festivities or not. Police officers and state troopers will be extra vigilant regarding suspicious or reckless behavior. If you or anyone you know requires legal assistance, do not hesitate to call Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997.

Judge Charged with DUI

December 23rd, 2011 | Posted in DUI/DWI, Legislation by bloom | No Comments »

Randal Todd, a western Pennsylvania judge was charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol after Mt. Lebanon police said he caused a minor accident Dec. 16.

Police said the 56-year-old Allegheny County judge was confused and smelled of alcohol when he was stopped at 8:51 p.m. on Shady Drive West.

Randal Todd, 2001 photo

The criminal complaint says Todd responded that he was “just a little drunk” when Officer Matthew Mankamyer asked if he’d been drinking. Investigators said Todd then failed two field sobriety tests.

Administrative Common Pleas Judge Jeffery Manning said Todd was temporarily assigned to civil cases until his criminal case is resolved.

Defense attorney Bob Del Greco called the arrest “embarrassing” and said Todd could be a candidate for a first-time offender program.

If you or anyone you know have been arrested for DUI/DWI, contact Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 or online at www.bloomlegal.com for a free case evaluation. We are proud to now serve clients at both our original Warehouse District and new Metairie locations!

Top 20 Cities for DUI Citations

December 21st, 2011 | Posted in DUI/DWI, Traffic by bloom | No Comments »

Trade website, Insurance.com recently released a list of the top 20 cities for DUI citations in the country. Surprisingly to some, New Orleans has not made the list and 3 of the top 5 cities are in California:

1. San Diego
2. Los Angeles
3. Indianapolis
4. Jacksonville
5. San Francisco

Data was compiled by comparing the number of individuals requesting car insurance quotes who listed at least one DUI citation on their records with each city’s population information.

Although some of the cities are not necessarily the types of party towns that one would ordinarily expect to top such a list, there are many reasons that these cities may lead the ranks for DUI citations. Primary factors include the cities’ public transportation infrastructure, severity of local DUI/DWI laws, law enforcement resources and a number of other metrics.

6. Charlotte
7. San Jose
8. Fort Worth
9. Columbus
10. Phoenix
11. Austin
12. Dallas
13. Houston
14. New York
15. Chicago
16. San Antonio
17. Philadelphia
18. Memphis
20. Detroit

For the source of the report, please visit: Insurance.com

If you or anyone you know have been arrested for DUI/DWI, contact Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 or online at www.bloomlegal.com for a free case evaluation. We are proud to now serve clients at both our original Warehouse District and new Metairie locations!

New Texas DUI Law Spreads to Louisiana

December 12th, 2011 | Posted in Courts, DUI/DWI, Local Issues by bloom | No Comments »

Texans arrested for drunk driving should prepare to roll up their sleeves for a blood test this holiday season. Cities and counties across the state are increasingly demanding that drunken driving suspects who refuse to take breathalyzer tests submit to blood tests that measure the amount of alcohol in their systems.

The blood test policy has grown from a procedure used in a few Texas towns to one that is used by police state-wide – especially during weekends and holidays when drunken driving is most common. The “No Refusal” initiative, as it is known, has also caught on in other states, including Florida, Missouri, Illinois – and, you guessed it – Louisiana.

The attraction for law enforcement and prosecutors is that blood evidence is a powerful tool in front of juries. Armed with blood evidence of intoxication, some prosecutors say they can win convictions in more than 90% of DUI cases.

Texas courts have uniformly held up the constitutionality of mandatory blood testing; however some argue it is an unreasonable search and seizure.

Often, lawyers say, defendants faced with blood evidence admit their guilt and do not bother with a trial.

If you or anyone you know has been arrested or convicted for a DUI, contact Bloom Legal 24/7 at www.bloomlegal.com or at 504-599-9997 for a free consultation to discuss your options.

Former Police Officer Arrested for Road Rage on Frenchmen

December 9th, 2011 | Posted in DUI/DWI, Local Issues, NOPD by bloom | 1 Comment »

A former Bossier City police officer was arrested on Frenchman in late November after a road-rage incident in which he allegedly pointed a gun at a cab driver’s face and claimed to still be a police officer while he was being taken into custody.

New Orleans police booked Jonathan Hobgood, 29, of Pearl River with impersonating a police officer, aggravated assault and illegal carrying of a weapon after the Nov. 27 incident, according to Criminal District Court records.

Courtesy of NOLA.com

Police said Hobgood was driving his truck on Frenchmen Street at 1:15 a.m. when a taxi stopped to unload passengers near the corner of Chartres Street. Hobgood then pulled his car next to the cab and began to yell obscenities at the driver. Detective Gus James saw the incident happening and approached the vehicles. It was at this point, police said, that Hobgood tried to drive off but instead hit the cab’s fender.

After hitting the cab, police said, Hobgood got out of his truck, walked up to the cab driver and pointed a gun at his face. James managed to position himself next to Hobgood and was able to disarm him before any further damage was caused.

As police handcuffed Hobgood, he told them he also was a police officer. Detectives who looked up Hobgood’s record found he was a seven-year veteran of the Bossier City Police Department, but that he resigned in 2007 – however no records exist to explain why he resigned.

If you or anyone you know is the victim of personal injury, contact Bloom Legal 24/7 at www.bloomlegal.com or at 504-599-9997 for a free consultation to discuss your options.

City to Test New Detox Center for Public Intoxication

October 13th, 2011 | Posted in Courts, DUI/DWI, Local Issues, NOPD by bloom | No Comments »

A recent report on NOLA.com indicated that the city will be launching a new Detoxification Center that has been in the works for some time now.

The center (which will be hosted by Odyssey House) is part of a new program aimed at reducing the number of arrests and incarcerations for public intoxication in New Orleans. According to the report, this is a step in the same direction as a number of other cities currently running similar initiatives.

The detoxification center will allow residents and tourists to spend a few hours sobering up rather than spending an extended period of time in jail and is expected to help reduce administrative costs and resource expenditures for NOPD. Funds for the center are coming from the Louisiana state general fund for substance abuse issues. This means that part of the center’s primary functions will be to funnel at-risk individuals into suitable substance abuse programs.

The detox center will only be available to those residents and visitors who are apprehended for public intoxication itself. Citation for any of the typically-associated violations such as disturbing the peace, resisting an officer, or public urination will result in disqualification for eligibility to visit the Detox Center. According to reports, this means that 75% of the typical public intoxication arrestee will not qualify for the program.

Those who do qualify to visit the Detox Center will be provided with dorm-style accommodations, a television and possibly a sedative or other drug to assist with sobriety as well as health assessment.

For the full report, visit NOLA.com.

If you or anyone you know are arrested for public intoxication, call Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 or visit us online at http://www.bloomlegal.com.

Bloom Legal Video Blog: Minor In Possession (MIP) Tickets

October 10th, 2011 | Posted in Courts, DUI/DWI, Local Issues, NOPD by bloom | No Comments »

Attorney Seth Bloom of Bloom Legal LLC in New Orleans, LA explains the pronounced increase in issuance of citations for Minor in Possession of Alcohol in the New Orleans and national areas.

Attorney Bloom points out that it is important to note that a Minor in Possession Ticket is in effect a summons and that mere payment of the ticket without fighting it in court is the equivalent of pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge.

If you or anyone you know have been cited for Minor of Possession of Alcohol in New Orleans or anywhere in Louisiana, call Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 or visit us online at http://www.bloomlegal.com

DWI Checkpoint Downtown Tonight!

September 30th, 2011 | Posted in DUI/DWI, Local Issues, NOPD by bloom | No Comments »

NOPD has issued a statement today indicating that it will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint TONIGHT (FRIDAY 9/30) in the Downtown area from approximately 9pm to 5am. No specific indication as to the location of the checkpoint will be released.

Drivers are advised to have the proper documentation (proof of insurance, registration, driver’s license, etc) available if requested.

Check out our printable Glovebox Reference Guide for information regarding how to respond when pulled over or arrested for DWI.

While we certainly do not condone this type of behavior, should you or someone you know get behind the wheel after a night at the bar and get arrested or charged with a DUI/DWI, Bloom Legal is here (504-599-9997) to provide assistance to you in getting all of your affairs back in order.

-Bloom Legal LLC 700 Camp St Ste 212 New Orleans, LA 70130-

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