Topic: new orleans criminal defense attorney
COVID-19: Can You Be Arrested For Violating the Stay-At-Home Order?
As more and more states instituted stay-at-home orders in response to the spread of COVID-19, many people questioned how they would be enforced. Would police arrest someone for being outside? Would they break up gatherings […]
Read MoreBloom Legal Now Offering Face-to-face Video Consultations With a Lawyer
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a stay-at home order and quarantine. Only essential services, like grocery stores and pharmacies, are to remain open. At Bloom Legal, we see […]
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 MoreHow Does a Bail Bondsman Work?
Getting someone out of jail can be an expensive affair. Most people don’t have thousands of dollars just sitting around, ready to fork over when a loved one has been arrested. In many cases, people […]
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 MoreDon’t Touch the Horses & Other Tips for Visiting New Orleans
New Orleans is a premiere destination for tourists from all over the world. People come to the Big Easy for the culture, food, music, and party atmosphere. New Orleans has a reputation for being a […]
Read MorePresident Trump Claimed Kavanaugh Was Innocent Until Proven Guilty — Was He?
Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice last Monday following a highly publicized confirmation hearing. Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault by three women. On October 6, the Supreme Court voted […]
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 […]
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Blog Share Black People In Louisiana Almost Three Times More Likely Than Whites To Be Arrested For Marijuana PossessionBlack People In Louisiana Almost Three Times More Likely Than Whites To Be Arrested For Marijuana Possession
According to a new report, black people are almost three times more likely than white people to be arrested for marijuana possession in Louisiana. The data comes from a report published last Tuesday, September 18, […]
Read More Blog Share Wrongful Death? A Mother Seeks Justice for Traffic Accident That Took the Life of Her SonWrongful Death? A Mother Seeks Justice for Traffic Accident That Took the Life of Her Son
A recent story from The Advocate covered the struggles of a mother seeking legal ramifications after her son was stuck andkilled by a car last year in New Orleans. Jason Ruscigno was attempting to cross […]
Read MoreNOPD Officers Charged With Battery In Wake of Bar Fight
Two arrests have been made in the wake of a brutal bar fight that left one man hospitalized on Tuesday July 24th. The men in custody are two former New Orleans police department officers, who […]
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 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 MoreGetting Warrants for Blood: the Future of DUI/DWI Cases
It used to be standard advice to decline a Breathalyzer test in the event you are pulled over for drunk driving. While that advice still stands today in many cases, police may have another route […]
Read MoreCan You Legally Resell Your Festival or Sports Ticket in Louisiana?
You’ve probably seen it at Jazz Fest this year – people standing outside the entrance trying to resell their tickets. However, is it legal to resell your ticket? In Louisiana, you can legally resell your […]
Read MoreIs Your Medical Marijuana Card Valid in Louisiana?
Although medical marijuana is legal in Louisiana, the state does not currently recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards. However, the state legislature is considering bills this year that may change this restriction. Is Medical Marijuana Legal […]
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 […]
Read More Blog Share New Law Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession in New Orleans – Here’s What You Need to KnowNew Law Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession in New Orleans – Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re caught with a small amount of marijuana in New Orleans, you may not have to go to jail. In an effort to decriminalize marijuana possession in the city, Mayor Mitch Landrieu recently signed […]
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