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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

Violence against women is a perennial issue. In the United States, we often look at other countries around the world, pointing a finger at examples of what we feel are injustices against women. However, that same injustice...

When you’re faced with an emergency situation, there’s a high chance that you’re going to pick up the phone and dial 911. And when you do, you’re expecting a fast response. In fact, most callers expect the individual

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.

If you drive a vehicle, it is possible that at some point in your driving experience, you might receive a traffic ticket. Tickets can be given for a variety of reasons, from speeding to parking illegally and everything...

Typically, when a person gets behind the wheel of an automobile, he or she usually has a fixed destination. Sometimes, you may be in a hurry, hoping to arrive quickly. But even when taking a leisurely drive, chances are that

Going to festivals is one of the best parts of summer. From the nice weather to the good food and the great music, there’s no reason why festival season shouldn’t be your favorite season. After all, who doesn’t enjoy...

Have you had a charge for marijuana possession in the City of New Orleans? If so, up until this week, a repeat offense could have landed you behind bars. Now, thanks to a measure passed by the City Council, you may just get a

Imagine being a 17-year old convicted of a crime in Louisiana and sentenced to jail time. Perhaps this is your first offense, or maybe you’ve been involved is some petty crimes that have not resulted in any jail time. What

The Memorial Day holiday this weekend is the kick-off to summer across the United States. New Orleans is right in the thick of things with spectacular fireworks events, music and culture festivals and a host of entertainment

Even the most cautious driver occasionally makes a mistake or bad choice when driving, which can lead to a traffic ticket. However, sometimes even just a traffic ticket can have severe consequences in New Orleans. You do not

You’ve probably seen it at Jazz Fest this year – people standing outside the entrance trying to resell their tickets. However, is it legal to resell your ticket? In Louisiana, you can legally resell  your ticket as long

Although medical marijuana is legal in Louisiana, the state does not currently recognize out-of-state medical marijuana card Louisiana. However, the state legislature is considering bills this year that may change this...

If you are impaired either by alcohol, prescriptions drugs, illegal drugs and even medications purchased over-the-counter if it causes drowsiness or otherwise impairs your judgment, you can be ticketed, detained or arrested...