Topic: DWI
DUI in Louisiana: What You Need to Know
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense in Louisiana, carrying significant legal consequences and personal repercussions. Understanding Louisiana’s DUI laws is essential for all drivers, as the state takes […]
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Bloom Legal Remains Open Through the COVID-19 Quarantine
Earlier this week, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a statewide stay-at-home order for Louisiana. All residents are to stay in their homes as much as possible. They should only leave for quality of life reasons […]
Read MoreHow Does a DWI Affect Your Life?
The consequences for being charged with a DWI in Louisiana can have an impact on your life for years to come. In the immediate, you will need to deal with the threat of jail time […]
Read MoreWhat Time Do They Stop Selling Alcohol In New Orleans?
In this blog we answer a number of commonly asked questions about drinking laws in New Orleans. To some extent, drinking and New Orleans are practically synonymous. Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and […]
Read MoreLitter Abatement Community Service In New Orleans
Many folks charged with a DWI in New Orleans may be required to fulfill community service hours. Usually, at least half of those hours must be some type of litter abatement. So, where can you […]
Read MoreHow Do I Get My License Back After a DUI?
Many consequences flow from a DUI arrest. In addition to facing a criminal record and higher insurance rates, DUI recipients also face the prospect of suspended drivers’ licenses. Having your license suspended can seriously impact […]
Read MoreDrive-Thru Daiquiris And Open Container Laws in Louisiana
The open container law in Louisiana prohibits car drivers as well as passengers from keeping an alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle in an open container while the vehicle is being driven on a public highway […]
Read MoreWhat Are Some Common DWI Defenses?
At Bloom Legal, we have been helping clients fight DWI charges for a decade and a half. We understand that everyone makes mistakes, and we don’t think any person’s livelihood or wellbeing should be threatened […]
Read MoreInjured In a Hotel and Other Mardi Gras Accidents
The most recent data, per NOLA.com, shows that the New Orleans area boasts nearly 40,000 hotel rooms. Whoa. I’m not going to lie, before I looked up that stat I knew it would be high, […]
Read MoreNot From New Orleans But Need a New Orleans Lawyer?
New Orleans is one of the premiere travel destinations in the world. We get a lot of phone calls from tourists who come to New Orleans to enjoy the food and culture and unfortunately end […]
Read MoreFour Movies You Didn’t Know Were Christmas Movies
The debate as to whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie has raged on for decades. The two sides, unwavering, seem destined to battle each other until the end of time or movies (whichever comes […]
Read MoreFour of the Craziest Celebrity Arrests
Ah, lifestyles of the rich and the famous. The glitz, the glamor, the… crime? Check out our list below of four of the most outlandish celebrity arrests. 1. Matthew McConaughey Before he was an Oscar-winning […]
Read MoreSuspended License? Here’s How To Get It Fixed
Having your license suspended can be a huge hinderance on your day-to-day life. How will you get to work? How will you take the kids to school? How will you do the grocery shopping? The […]
Read MoreArrested on Vacation? Here’s What You Need To Know
New Orleans is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. People come from all over to join in the culture and revelry offered by the Crescent City. Sometimes, though, partying goes wrong, […]
Read MoreDrunk Driving Prevention: On Personal Responsibility
Remember that old TV ad? Two pints of beer move slowly towards one another from either side of the screen. They meet in the middle, but instead of a celebratory toast, there’s a great collision, […]
Read MoreSo Your License is Suspended—Now What?
Having your license suspended can be a huge hindrance on your day-to-day life, from getting to work to going grocery shopping. If you find yourself in this position there are a few things you’ll want […]
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Get Pulled Over
You’re driving along minding your own business when you see those red and blue flashing lights pop up in your rearview. For almost anyone, getting pulled over by the police can be an anxiety-inducing situation. […]
Read MoreDUI Checkpoint in New Orleans on Thursday night, April 14, 2016
As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the New Orleans Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint Thursday, April 14, at an undisclosed location in New Orleans. The sobriety checkpoint will begin at 9 […]
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