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DWI Checkpoint Friday Night 1/26 – Faubourg Marigny!

bloom — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:04:23 +0000

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 Video Blog: Announcing Our New Metairie Location!

bloom — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:16:00 +0000

Attorney Seth Bloom of Bloom Legal LLC is proud to announce the opening of our new Metairie office.

We are pleased to now be able to see Jefferson Parish clients by appointment at our convenient new Metairie location at 3501 N Causeway Blvd Metairie, LA 70002.

Bloom Legal is a full-service law firm specializing in Criminal Defense, DWI/DUI, and Traffic Tickets.

Contact Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 or online at www.bloomlegal.com for a free case evaluation.

Bloom Legal Video Blog: DWT (Driving While Texting)

bloom — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:56:45 +0000

Attorney Seth Bloom of Bloom Legal LLC in New Orleans, LA explains the new trend of DWT (Driving While Texting) citations.

Many jurisdictions across the country and in New Orleans and Metairie in particular are considering new regulations to allow police to issue citations for Driving While Texting. These new regulations would allow law enforcement to move beyond the mere issuing of a traffic ticket but would become more like DWI/DUI violations making drivers subject to prosecution in the future.

If you or anyone you know have been arrested for or cited for Driving While Texting or any other traffic violation in New Orleans or Metairie, contact Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 or online at www.bloomlegal.com for a free case evaluation.

New Orleans Traffic Camera Fines Often Never Paid

bloom — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:47:42 +0000

As many as 40 percent of people that receive traffic tickets from New Orleans’ controversial system of cameras never pay them, according to records and city officials. In fact, the unpaid balance of over 5,000 speeding and red light tickets is roughly equivalent to what the city expects to collect from people that actually pay their fines this year.

The reason so many tickets remain unpaid is because there are relatively few consequences facing miscreants. The only hazard they face is a possible booting, because officials do not report non-payers to credit bureaus and the violations do not count as points against one’s license.

A traffic camera on Poydras. Photo courtesy of NOLA.com.

For the unlucky drivers who get booted, paying their entire owed balance is the only way to recover their vehicles, meaning they have to pay their fines plus any accrued late fees.

But offenders are most likely to get booted if they park in an area where meter maids regularly patrol, such as the Central Business District and the French Quarter. Chief Administrative Officer Andy Kopplin said that is changing: The city has begun sending parking officers into neighborhoods where they haven’t traditionally roamed.

City Hall also is considering stronger measures, such as seeking council approval to report violators to credit bureaus and tracking down flagrant offenders to boot their cars.

The biggest offender so far? One New Orleanian has racked up a total of 98 unpaid tickets, meaning he or she owes the city $17,045.

Top 20 Cities for DUI Citations

bloom — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:42:03 +0000

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!

Bloom Legal Video Blog: Traffic Camera Tickets

bloom — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:03:33 +0000

Attorney Seth Bloom of Bloom Legal LLC in New Orleans, LA explains the appeals process for Red Light Camera ticket citations:

If you or someone you know have received a Red Light Camera Ticket in New Orleans, you may have options to fight them in the near future. Call Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 or visit us online at http://www.bloomlegal.com for a free case evaluation.

DWI Checkpoint Alert! Tonight Uptown!

bloom — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:07:53 +0000

NOPD has issued a statement today indicating that it will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint TONIGHT (FRIDAY 8/19) in the Uptown area from approximately 9pm to 5am. No specific indication as to the location of the checkpoint will be released.

Photo Courtesy of dallasnews.com

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.

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

City to Collect $91 Million in Unpaid Parking Tickets

bloom — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:23:00 +0000

With the city’s recent budget shortfall, government officials are hoping the $91 million dollars owed in overdue parking tickets will help pay the bills. They also plan to replace ACS State & Local Solutions Inc., which is in charge of processing and collecting parking fines, for allowing such a large sum to accrue.

Orleans Traffic Warrant

Officials admit that collecting all $91 million will be impossible. Some of the oldest tickets were issued nearly a decade ago and have been labeled “uncollectable.” By pursuing more recent fines and bundling older ones for sale to private companies at a discounted price, the city hopes to collect up to $20 million dollars.

The city has told ACS State & Local Solutions Inc. to drop its price, implement an amnesty program for scofflaws and set up a payment program for repeat offenders, but the contract signed with the company by Ray Nagin makes it difficult for the city to enforce the changes. Soliciting for a new vendor to replace ACS will begin in December. This is good news for residents as many have reported double billings and inept customer service with ACS.

The city has been issuing warrants similar to the one pictured above for those with outstanding tickets. If you receive an arrest warrant such as this or feel you may have outstanding fines, Bloom Legal can offer legal assistance at 504-599-9997.

DWI Checkpoint Alert! Saturday Night Hollygrove!

bloom — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:03:26 +0000

NOPD and Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department have issued a joint statement today indicating that they will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint TOMORROW NIGHT (SATURDAY 7/30) in the Hollygrove area from approximately 9pm to 5am. No specific indication as to the location of the checkpoint will be released.

Photo Courtesy of dallasnews.com

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.

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

DWI Checkpoint Alert! Tomorrow Night (7/16) Uptown!

bloom — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:31:12 +0000

NOPD has issued a statement today indicating that it will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint TOMORROW NIGHT (SATURDAY 7/16) in the Uptown area from approximately 9pm to 5am. No specific indication as to the location of the checkpoint will be released.

Photo Courtesy of dallasnews.com

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.

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