Need to Know: Minor in Possession Summons

August 22, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
As the summer is winding down, we have seen an increase in Minor in Possession summons in New Orleans coming through to our office. For the most part, a police officer will tell the offender that they just pay the fine and...

DWI’s in New Orleans, Louisiana

August 16, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
It is no secret that there is a “drinking culture” in New Orleans. From the lack of open container laws or “closing time,” to drive-thru daiquiri shops and “go cups,” alcohol is ingrained in our culture. New...

East Jefferson DWI Checkpoint on July 5, 2013

July 3, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
JPSO will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint Friday evening on July 5, 2013. JPSO announced that they will be conducted in East Jefferson between 8pm and 2am. They did not disclose specific locations. If you or someone you...

St. Charles Parish Traffic Tickets

July 1, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
People always ask, “Why would I need help with a traffic ticket?” or “Would it be worth it to hire an attorney in order to defend a simple traffic ticket?” Surprisingly, hiring a traffic ticket attorney in Louisiana...

Vermillion Parish Man Accused of Third DWI

June 28, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
Curtis Stubblefield, of Erath, Louisiana, was recently convicted of his 3rd DWI charge earlier this week. In February 2012, Stubblefield’s vehicle collided with a concrete bridge on North Road just north of Erath, and...

LDWF: Operation Dry Water

June 27, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
On the weekend of June 28-30, LDWF agents will take part in their yearly Operation Dry Water, a weekend of increased patrol throughout state waters aimed increasing boating safety, especially catching boaters operating under

Sobriety Checkpoint Announcement: June 20

June 19, 2013
Bloom Legal Network
The New Orleans Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Orleans Parish, on Thursday June 20, 2013, beginning at approximately 9:00 P.M. and will conclude at approximately 5:00 A.M....