An Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Department deputy was arrested Saturday morning after a witness shot a video of the deputy passed out at an intersection with the emergency lights on. Deputy Corey Amacker was arrested for […]

A criminal record means that you can be disqualified from certain jobs and other opportunities.  Avoiding problems with background checks and clearing your record is often a top priority after an interaction with the criminal […]

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 27, at an undisclosed location in Orleans Parish. The checkpoint […]

In the United States, you have certain rights in your interactions with the criminal justice system.  To ensure that you know your legal rights, police officers have to inform you of the protections provided to […]

As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Slidell Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, February 6, at an undisclosed location in Slidell. The checkpoint will begin […]

Chris Pine, most famous for playing Captain James Tiberius Kirk in the “Star Trek” reboot films, was arrested March 1st for driving under the influence. He is currently filming the movie “Z for Zachariah” in […]

Bloom Legal would like to take this time to wish everyone in New Orleans and the surrounding areas a happy and safe Mardi Gras! Please note that New Orleans Municipal Court will be closed from […]

When you have criminal charges pending against you, you probably have a lot of questions about what those charges mean. While many of your concerns may focus on what the arrest means for your future, […]

The ramifications of a traffic ticket far exceed court costs and fees, which can add up and become very costly. When you are convicted of a traffic violation this goes on your driving record and […]

After an auto accident, it can be really difficult to understand what you should do to protect yourself.  By taking certain steps when you get hurt, you can maximize the chances of being awarded monetary […]

Many tourists visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras and other celebrations.  While New Orleans is a party town, there are still strict laws when it comes to drunk driving, public intoxication, drug use and certain […]

In Louisiana, the legal drinking age is 21, just as it is in the rest of the United States. Many locals and visitors, however, fail to follow these rules. As our New Orleans DUI law […]

Former SNL star, Chris Kattan, was arrested for DUI early Monday morning after crashing into a a Department of Transportation vehicle near Encino, CA. The actor, who’s most known for his role as an SNL […]

New Orleans juries seem to be getting tougher on criminal offenders, as data indicates a significant increase in the rate of convictions from 2011 to 2012. When the Times-Picayune reviewed the conviction rate in 2011, […]

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 6, at an undisclosed location in Orleans Parish. The checkpoint […]

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 6, at an undisclosed location in Orleans Parish. The checkpoint […]

As states across the country move to legalize marijuana for medicinal and even recreational use, Louisiana lags behind on relaxing the drug laws.  As a New Orleans criminal defense law firm, Bloom Legal gets calls […]

After returning to Canada to face an assault charge from December, reports show that the pop singer tested positive for marijuana and Xanax in his system after his January 23rd DUI arrest. Although he had […]