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As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, April 17, at an undisclosed location in East Jefferson....

Having a DWI on your record is bad news. DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated, and it is a criminal offense that can stay on your record for the rest of your life. This means if you have a background check by a landlord,

If you are under the age of 21 and you are caught with alcohol, you can be charged as a Minor in Possession (MIP). As we explain in our video Minor in Possession, there has been a dramatic spike in MIP cases in recent years,

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 DWI...

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...

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...

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 you by law....

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

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 New...

Bloom Legal Network 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 Monday, March 3rd,...

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, it is also important to...

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 could increase your insurance

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 damages for your...

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 other crimes. 

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 firm mentioned in a recent video on minors

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 cast member from

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, 348...

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...