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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 […]

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. […]

If you’ve been convicted of a crime in New Orleans and received probation in lieu of jail time, you may consider yourself lucky that you avoided time behind bars. But that doesn’t mean that probation […]

If you’ve entered into a plea bargain with prosecutors and pled guilty to a crime in New Orleans, you can ask the court to take your plea back, but there is no guarantee that your […]

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in New Orleans, you have many choices to make as you face aggressive prosecutors and the possibility of time behind bars and other severe consequences. […]

You’re relaxing at home when suddenly there is a loud and unexpected knock on the door. It’s not a friendly neighbor or a girl scout selling cookies – it’s the police. They sternly tell you […]

In March of this year, a three-year-old girl in Ville Platte, Louisiana was found dead in her mother’s car after being left there alone for an unknown period. Tragedies like this are all too common […]

In recent years, police behavior has come into the spotlight. Targeted police brutality has been discussed across multiple forums. Although the spike in violence may seem recent to outside observers, those who have been targeted […]

It’s that time of year again. The days are longer, the temperatures are rising, and festival season is underway. We love this spring-time feeling, where everyone and everything feels a little more energized. So, we […]

A study published over the summer suggested that Louisiana had one of the highest rates for gun-related charges. Though violent crimes, including homicide and assault with a deadly weapon, are included in the laundry list […]

For many, the holiday season is a time of happiness and good cheer. There is an increase in family time, festive events and general merriment. Often, this season ushers in an increase in gift buying […]

The issue of legalizing marijuana is a polarizing one. People on both sides of the argument often present well-crafted cases for or against the legal use of this plant for both personal and medical reasons. […]

When it comes to the law, it is generally accepted that certain repercussions are there for a reason. We put our faith in the fact that judges will make sound decisions with the best interest […]

For those in the college sports world, the time between the end of spring games and the beginning of pre-season, roughly May 1st to August 1st, is known as the arrest season. This is the […]

Typically, when a person gets behind the wheel of an automobile, he or she usually has a fixed destination. Sometimes, you may be in a hurry, hoping to arrive quickly. But even when taking a […]

Have you had a charge for marijuana possession in the City of New Orleans? If so, up until this week, a repeat offense could have landed you behind bars. Now, thanks to a measure passed […]

Imagine being a 17-year old convicted of a crime in Louisiana and sentenced to jail time. Perhaps this is your first offense, or maybe you’ve been involved is some petty crimes that have not resulted […]

The Memorial Day holiday this weekend is the kick-off to summer across the United States. New Orleans is right in the thick of things with spectacular fireworks events, music and culture festivals and a host […]