Louisiana “bans the box” on criminal histories
Former inmates who are searching for jobs in Louisiana soon will have one less impediment in their way. Late Wednesday, June 7, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed “ban the box” legislation into law. Applicants for unclassified state jobs will no longer have to disclose felony convictions on their employment application. Checking that criminal history box […]
CHECKPOINTS: What’s The Big Deal?
Sobriety checkpoints scare the life out of you? Make you change your weekend plans? Make you feel like you are a target? Little need to fear. The reality is that the chances of you getting arresting for operating while intoxicated after pulling into a sobriety checkpoint are very, very low. How low? Recent statistics from […]
Just A Slap On The Wrist ….. Well No Actually!
A local OWI prosecutor recently “checked in” on Facebook at the courthouse at a fairly late evening hour. A comment was posted that such late work was a “waste of your time for a slap on the hand.” To say I was shocked is an understatement. At this firm, we defend citizens accused of OWI. […]
All that and a bag of chips….
Doritos might have crashed out of the Super Bowl after a decade of fun ads, but Frito-Lay still has a few party tricks up its sleeve for this year’s big game. The chip maker’s Tostitos brand has made a limited-edition “Party Safe” bag that can tell when you’ve been drinking, and will help you get […]
Get Some Sleep!
What can you do to prepare for safe holiday road trips this year? Try getting the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Drivers who are just one or two hours shy of that recommendation nearly double their risk for a crash the next day, according to a new study conducted by the […]
Of Tragedy, Fortitude and Redemption
What started out as a seemingly innocent outing for three young men ended in a tragedy which affected the lives of many. After nearly three years in prison, Sean Holloway – the only person to take full responsibility for his actions on that fateful day – was released only after the Louisiana Supreme Court said […]
Pretrial Intervention – Is it for you?
Intervention and diversion programs allow prosecutors to divert cases from the regular court and trial process and substitute classes, counseling, community services, or a combination thereof. After successful program completion, the charges are dismissed and defendants avoid acquiring a criminal record. Recidivism (commission of crimes after prison release) is a concern today and these programs […]
Cheap Lawyers Aren’t Good And Good Lawyers Aren’t Cheap
A man went into a lawyer’s office, and demanded to see the lawyer. He was escorted into the lawyer’s office. The man needed legal help, but he knew how expensive lawyers could be, so he inquired, ‘Can you tell me how much you charge?” “Of course,” the lawyer replied, “I charge $500 to answer three […]
Blow Weed On Your Own Time!
And in another state, where it is legal OK, we know the arguments. If it can be legal in other states, you ought to be able to say that what you did there should not count against you here. Or, just a matter of time before Louisiana gets it right. Or, I could get […]
And the 4th Amendment Shrinkage Continues….
Police in Oklahoma are using scanners that can identify phony credit cards, but critics warn the devices could also allow cops to empty the bank accounts of law-abiding citizens with one swipe. Authorities in the state are using the new devices during traffic stops to freeze and seize money loaded onto prepaid debit cards by […]