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New Orleans hosts the 2020 College Football National Championship game tonight, January 13th.  LSU will look to cap off a historic season with a win against Clemson. The city is sure to be packed with fans and media. Be...

UPDATE January 16th, 2020. Orleans Traffic and Municipal Court remains offline. City attorneys have not yet returned to work. The latest word from the court is that they are eyeing a Tuesday (January 21) reopening. We will...

The holidays are typically a time of joy and family closeness for many people. Often, the holiday season consists of considerable amounts of gift purchases and general giving to family, friends and others in need. Although...

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 Year celebration...

Uber and Lyft cut down on drunk drivers and keep our streets safer. ‘Tis the season for celebration with friends and family. Throughout the holidays,  people around the New Orleans area will be getting together to look...

December is generally a month of gatherings and holiday celebrations for many. Thanksgiving has passed and the holiday season in full swing.  Given the festive season, there will likely be more parties to go to, more time...

In the wake of the Hard Rock Hotel collapse, civil negligence lawsuits have been filed against the builders and designers. These lawsuits will attempt to show that they did not do their jobs properly, and should be held...

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 volunteer for litter abatement in

Saints linebacker Demario Davis is known for his big hits on the football field. Recently, he’s been in the news for his “Man of God” headband, which drew pushback from the NFL and support from fans. What’s flown more

In New Orleans, we know how to have a good time. People come from all over the world to join in our party atmosphere. New Orleans is a great place to cut loose, but it’s not the Wild Wild West. There are still rules and...

  When the Crescent City does holidays, we do it big—and Halloween in New Orleans is no different.  From kids and parents, to costumers and partiers, everyone’s got something to get excited about. The city will be...

Many people in the New Orleans area with outstanding warrants and fines could soon have their records cleared. Last week, New Orleans City Council members comprising the Criminal Justice Committee, voted to push forward an...

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 (BAC) was, and whether...

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

If you’ve been following the news lately, you probably know the use of opiate and other prescription drugs has become a hot topic. Law enforcement agencies across the country, including in New Orleans, have begun paying...

For people injured in an accident, bills can pile up quickly. From medical costs, to vehicle repairs, loss of property, and missed work—an injury can result in lots of unexpected expenses. Most people don’t have thousands

Let’s talk about probable cause. What it is, when the police need it and what it means if you’ve been arrested in Louisiana. When do the police need probable cause? Simply put, the police can only arrest you in Louisiana

In recent months, there has been quite a bit of chatter about revenge porn on various news outlet. In fact, one of the latest articles on the subject discusses the recent passage of what has been deemed a historic revenge...