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 […]

Increased police presence and DUI checkpoints are likely in New Orleans during New Years and Mardi Gras. The holidays may be wrapping up in most places around the country. However, in New Orleans, the New […]

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 […]

If you were arrested for a DUI in Louisiana, your license was automatically suspended. The length of the suspension varies by a number of factors, such as your age, how high your blood alcohol content […]

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 […]

As summer winds down, so do many of the fun-filled festivities that typically occur before the children return to school. Still, Labor Day is approaching and every New Orleans DUI lawyer at our firm knows […]

If you are pulled over for a traffic stop, or at a DUI checkpoint, it’s important to know your rights in order to protect yourself and your property. You have the right to refuse to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mardi Gras is a festival that draws tourists and locals alike. Recent estimates place the number of attendees for the festival in New Orleans at roughly one million.  Mardi Gras can be aptly described as […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

When you leave your children with a babysitter, you are placing a great deal of trust in the fact that they will be well taken care of. For many parents, choosing a reliable adult you […]

For most people, a sobriety checkpoint is something they would prefer to get through as quickly as possible. After all, these tend to be a hindrance to your travels and could even wind up with […]

If you have a driver’s license, and even if you don’t, then chances are that you’ve heard the old saying, “Don’t drink and drive.” Unlike many commonly heard phrases, this is one that you really […]