Louisiana is implementing new 6 million dollar DWI technology that will make reporting and information available across parish lines and shorten the amount of time for these agencies in regards to DWI arrests. With this […]

Traffic regulations can have a significant impact on the likelihood of a New Orleans motor vehicle accident occurring. The Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety have assembled a list of recommended regulations intended to make […]

A 26-year-old woman, Irina Palushina, crashed her vehicle early this morning into the Ernest K. Morial Convention Center. Palushina was charged with reckless operation, careless operation, and DWI. The driver was on Calliope Street when […]

Early Saturday morning, Geno Smith, defensive back for Alabama was arrested for a DUI in Tuscaloosa County. Previously, he had been arrested for a DUI back in August of 2013 and was suspended by Nick […]

In March of 2014, Louisiana House Bill 332 was approved without dissent by the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee. The Bill was then voted on by the full Louisiana House and Senate. The Bill’s aim […]

Bernard Pierce, running back for the Baltimore Ravens, was arrested early March 18, 2015 for a DUI in Maryland. He was arrested for DWI, DUI, and exceeding the speed limit. He was released on a bond. […]

A man, Darnell Harrison, was arrested Sunday evening after a crash that killed a motorcyclist in New Orleans East. He was cited for DWI, failure to yield, and vehicular homicide. The victim, a 39-year-old man, […]

As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Slidell Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Friday, March 13, at an undisclosed location in Slidell. Never drink and drive. […]

Being sentenced to prison for life is a penalty usually associated with serious violent crimes, like murder.  In some cases, however, defendants who have never caused anyone physical harm have been sentenced to life in […]

As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Orleans Parish Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, March 5, at an undisclosed location in Orleans Parish. The checkpoint […]

  New Orleans Parish School Board president, Seth Bloom, sat down with Allen Katz to discuss the future of his presidency and what awaits the new school board superintendent. In this video he discusses what he […]

As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Orleans Parish Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, February 26, at an undisclosed location in Orleans Parish. The checkpoint […]

An Abita Springs man was arrested for his 8th DWI in Mandeville on Mardi Gras (February 17, 2015) evening after borrowing a friend’s truck without her permission and returning it with extensive damage. The man, James […]

According to TMZ, Adam Lazzara of the band ‘Taking Back Sunday’ was arrested for a DWI early Sunday morning. After driving through a red light, Mr. Lazzara was pulled over and then arrested for a DWI. […]

Carnival season is coming to a close Tuesday evening, but there is so much happening as far as parades and parties until then. Bloom Legal wants to take this time to wish everyone a safe […]

A Gulfport woman was arrested over the weekend after crashing her vehicle into a Kenner Police Department vehicle twice. Debra White, 46, was seen serving through traffic when the Kenner Police officer pulled over her […]

Yesterday, the OPSB released the press release for the newly elected President, Seth Bloom, and Vice-President, Cynthia Cade. Please check out the full release here.

As of 2015, there are new rules involving parades. Please be aware of these rules prior to heading out for a parade, as you could be ticketed for non-compliance. A few of the new rules […]