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New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Arthur Hunter has denied a challenge to the constitutionality of Louisiana’s non-unanimous jury scheme by an accused murderer.  Christopher Lee, 26, had been charged with murdering

While conducting a routine traffic stop in St. Helen Parish on January 27th, a state trooper was struck by a passing driver and admitted to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The officer had pulled over another motorist

If you’re a driver, you’ve likely heard the warning, “Don’t drink and drive” more times than you can count. While for some, the repetition of this phrase may feel annoying or redundant, it’s important to note that

When most people think of deadly accidents, they imagine a massive car pile-up, or fiery crash involving multiple vehicles. While these certainly can be fatal situations, they are not the only kinds of accident that can take

December and all its festivities are over.  As we’ve finally packed away all the decorations from Christmas, Chanukah, and New Years Eve, you may have found that you’ve packed on a few pounds here or there from indulging

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 of

December can be one of the happiest months of the year. With the holiday season in full swing, there are bound to be more parties to attend, more time to spend with loved ones, and more celebratory feelings in the air....

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 and receiving. Although...

  Many of us have been behind the wheel after a long day, and when traffic thickens at the height of rush hour it’s common for the average driver to feel more stressed.  In most cases road rage altercations between...

Unfortunately, tickets are a reality that many of us will have to deal with at some point in our driving careers. But, that doesn’t mean we have to struggle when it comes to deciding whether or not to pay. On the contrary,

When you hear of someone disturbing the peace, the image that comes to mind is probably not of your elderly grandmother. While it’s certainly possible for a 75-year-old to cause a ruckus, as a New Orleans disturbing the...

Drunk driving is one of the most common causes of fatal crashes in the city. As a result, New Orleans DUI attorneys often have their hands full. And although we enjoy our work, we would prefer drivers to stay safe on the...

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. Currently,...

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 of the public at heart. But while

It’s safe to say that most people enjoy having a good time. When the weekend rolls around and you’ve got two days to yourself, there’s nothing better than getting out with your friends and family and enjoying all that...

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 time of the year when many college...

Receiving a conviction for drunk driving is never something anyone wants to deal with. However, there may come a time when you make the choice to get behind the wheel after having too much to drink. And, as a result, you may

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 of proving your intoxication.