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Nicolas Cage Arrested for Domestic Abuse in New Orleans

April 20th, 2011 | Posted in Celebrity Justice, DUI/DWI, Local Issues, NOPD by bloom | 2 Comments »

Actor Nicolas Cage was arrested on Friday night in the French Quarter. According to sources, Mr. Cage was seen having an argument with his wife outside of a French Quarter residence and at some point became agitated and began punching cars before attempting to get into a cab.

Police officers who had been flagged down by onlookers removed Mr. Cage from the cab and arrested him. He has been charged with domestic abuse battery, disturbing the peace, and public drunkenness.

In a strange development, Mr. Cage’s $11,000 bond was posted by Dog The Bounty Hunter who has averred that he is a big fan of the actor’s.

It is unclear at this point what the exact circumstances leading up to Mr. Cage’s arrest were or how his legal situation will turn out.

If you or someone you know are arrested in the French Quarter or anywhere else in New Orleans, Bloom Legal is here to help. Call us 24/7 at 504-599-9997 for a free case evaluation to discuss how we might be able to assist you.

French Quarter Fest Growing By Leaps and Bounds

April 8th, 2011 | Posted in Local Issues by bloom | No Comments »

In its 28th year, the annual free French Quarter Festival has grown to an impressive size.

This year the festival is expected to play host to hundreds of thousands of visitors (as confirmed by the large number of hotels throughout the city currently at capacity for guests) who will come to see hundreds of bands perform on 17 outdoor stages.

This marks the first year that the festival will span an entire four day period having outgrown the 3 day run of years past.

Notable performers this year include: Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, Magnetic Ear, Los Hombres Calientes, Kermit Ruffins, Glen David Andrews, Amanda Shaw, Ingrid Lucia and many more.

If you or someone you know are arrested at French Quarter Fest or anywhere else while visiting the city of New Orleans, Bloom Legal is here to help. Call us 24/7 at 504-599-9997 for a free case evaluation.

Tulane Student Steals Car, Crashes Into 8 Vehicles Before Apprehension

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

A student from Tulane University is reported to have stolen a vehicle in the early hours of Friday morning March 18th and subsequently crashing into 8 other vehicles before finally being arrested by NOPD officers.

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Ian Driskill, 21, is suspected of having been under the influence of drugs at the time of the escapade and has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, illegal possession of stolen property, possession of chlorazepate, possession of marijuana, driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless operation of a vehicle, hit-and-run driving with no death or serious injury, possession of alcohol in a motor vehicle and lack of registration.

After being treated for minor injuries at a local hospital, Driskill was booked and charged at 7:40 am.

This report serves as a reminder that unsuspecting citizens can become the victims of destruction of property at the hands of intoxicated individuals. If you or someone you know have sustained damage to your vehicle or property and know the identity of the responsible party, contact Bloom Legal at 504-599-9997 for a free consultation to discuss how we might be able to assist you.

NOPD Receives Scathing Review from Justice Department

March 21st, 2011 | Posted in Local Issues, NOPD by bloom | No Comments »

When Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Police Chief Ronal Serpas took office, they welcomed outside review of their purviews, but they may have underestimated the incompetence that would be unearthed. Even more so than the review of City Hall earlier this year, the Justice Department’s assessment of the NOPD has revealed alarming inadequacies and outright corruption.

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It was found that officers were habitually using excessive force, as witnessed by the Krewe of Eris, and investigations into these incidents were not thorough enough to determine innocence. Many investigations of officer-involved shootings were so mishandled that the report considers them, “a deliberate attempt to make it more difficult to criminally prosecute any officer in these cases.”

The report also found that the NOPD was arresting a disproportionate amount of African-Americans through the practice of racial profiling. The Times Picayune reports that, “in other cities that collect data, the ratio of black-to-white juvenile arrests is 3:1 after adjusting for population,…the rate in New Orleans is 16:1.”

These are just some of the most egregious in a long list of problems including K9 units that attack their own handlers. Hopefully over time, the NOPD will see effective reform, but the problems persist. If you or anyone you know has been mistreated by the NOPD, Bloom Legal can fight for you. Contact us at 504-599-9997 for a free no obligation consultation.

NOPD Requesting Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Senior

March 14th, 2011 | Posted in Local Issues, NOPD by bloom | No Comments »

March 12/New Orleans, LA – The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 79-year-old James Ross Sr. of New Orleans, reported missing since shortly after 9:30 A.M.

According to investigators, James Ross was last seen by his wife, Mrs. Elnora Ross, this morning outside of Saint Luke’s Church near the intersection of Clara and Valence Streets. Mrs. Ross further stated that her husband suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and is fearful that her husband may have become confused and wandered off again.

Mr. Ross was last seen driving their 2003 white Ford Focus with a partial Louisiana plate of PYE.

Mr. Ross is described as a 79-year-old African-American male, approximately 6’0″, and 220 pounds last seen wearing a black suit, white shirt and black and brown tie.

Anyone with information that can help locate James Ross should contact the New Orleans Police Department at 821-2222.

Parades Continue From Mardi Gras Into St. Patrick’s Day

March 11th, 2011 | Posted in Local Issues, NOPD by bloom | No Comments »

Although many New Orleanians are just beginning to recover from partying during Mardi Gras, Carnival’s late start this year means that within 4 days of Fat Tuesday more parades are on their way this weekend.

This year as usual, New Orleans will be swept up in a sea of green block parties and parades from Metairie to the Irish Channel starting Friday March 11 with Jim Monaghan’s Annual Irish Parade at 6:30pm in the Quarter.

While St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans can be a blast, it is important to remember that we are coming out of a week that saw 825 alcohol citations across the city and countless other arrests. It is very important to exercise responsible drinking during and after parades in the city.

If you or someone you know were cited or arrested over Mardi Gras or St. Patrick’s Day, contact Bloom Legal at 504-599-9997 for a free case evaluation to discuss how we may be able to help.

Date Set for Oral Arguments in William Jefferson Appeal

February 21st, 2011 | Posted in Courts, Legislation, Local Issues, National Issues by bloom | No Comments »

NOLA.com reported today that the week of May 10 has been set as the tentative date for a federal appeals court to hear oral arguments in William Jefferson’s appeal of his federal corruption conviction.

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Mr. Jefferson who is a former long-time congressman from New Orleans was convicted of 11 out of 16 charges of corruption in 2009. Among other things, Jefferson was found guilty of accepting bribes for favorable treatment of government contracts in West Africa.

William Jefferson is facing 13 years in prison (the longest prison sentence ever faced by a congressman convicted of corruption) if ultimately found guilty.

For the full details of the story, visit NOLA.com.

DA’s Office Pushing for Reform in New Orleans Courts

February 14th, 2011 | Posted in Courts, Local Issues by bloom | No Comments »

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The Times-Picayune reported today that District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro’s office has been working recently to improve procedures at New Orleans Criminal District Court.

Among other things, Mr. Cannizzaro has urged the 12 judges at the CDC to more than double the number of jury trials they intend to hear this year (up to 600). Mr. Cannizzaro’s office and the public defender’s office both agree that the new goals and procedures will improve the court’s operations.

Furthermore, Mr. Cannizzaro’s office is now taking issue with certain rulings issued by Criminal Court Judge Benedict Willard. According to the Times-Picayune, Judge Willard has either delayed cases (prompting intervention by the state Supreme Court) or repeatedly issued rulings which have had to be overturned by an appellate court.

This apparent new activism on the part of the DA’s office represents a level of public dissatisfaction with the local court system which has not been voiced in a number of years.

Slidell Proposes Allowing Drive-Through Alcohol Sales

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

In 1966 the Slidell City Council banned the use of, “drive-up windows and/or drive-through buildings… for any commercial establishment selling and/or dealing in alcoholic beverages.” But now after nearly 45 years, the city known for its conservative alcohol policies will consider repealing the ordinance.

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Two local Slidell businessmen approached public officials to discuss the aging policy. One owns a daiquiri shop and the other a convenience store which plans to sell other goods in addition to alcohol through the drive-through. Talks have gone well, and the businessmen have gathered considerable momentum for their idea, including support from the mayor.

New Orleans and many other nearby parishes already allow the sale of alcohol from drive-through windows. A drive-through convenience store is located on Veterans and Bonnabel in Jefferson Parish, and daiquiri shops are spread throughout the city.

If the old ordinance is lifted, drivers must still abide by Louisiana’s open container law which prohibits any open alcoholic beverage from being kept in the passenger area of a car. A daiquiri is considered “closed” until a straw is inserted into the cup or the lid is removed. If you or anyone you know has been charged with violating the state’s open container law, immediate legal defense is needed to preserve your rights and to maintain the ability to effectively fight your charges. Contact Bloom Legal at 599-9997 for a free, no obligation consultation.

State to Crack Down on Underage Age Drinking at Mardi Gras

February 7th, 2011 | Posted in DUI/DWI, Local Issues by bloom | No Comments »

NOLA.com reported today that Troy Hebert, the newly appointed head of the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has announced plans to crack down on underage drinking during Mardi Gras this year.

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The new plan involves, among other things, meeting with local bar owners (especially those located near parade routes) to gain suggestions as to how to minimize the amount of underage drinkers present in their establishments.

The office is expected to double the amount of agents from last year stationed along parade routes monitoring potential underage drinkers.

For more on this story, visit NOLA.com

If you or someone you know are arrested or cited for any sort of alcohol violation this Mardi Gras season, contact Bloom Legal 24/7 at 504-599-9997 to get us started on your case and fighting your charges right away.

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