Legal Insights & Defense Strategies
Stay informed and empowered with expert legal insights from Sallinger / Melancon Defense Attorneys. Our insights page features the latest updates on criminal defense strategies and case law developments to help you better understand your rights. Whether you’re looking for guidance on legal matters or want to stay ahead of changes in criminal law, our attorneys provide in-depth analysis and practical knowledge. Explore our latest articles below.
No Refusal and Forced Blood Extraction
Certain parishes institute a “no refusal” program. Under these programs, an individual who “refuses” to voluntarily submit to a breath test will be served...
Best Attorney in Lafayette for 2025
We are proud to announce that Sallinger/Melancon Defense Attorneys has been officially recognized as the BEST of 2025 Lafayette Award Winner in the Attorney...
BREATH TESTING MACHINES CAN PUT YOU IN JAIL. DON’T TRUST THEM.
The gist: Alcohol breath tests, a linchpin of the criminal justice system, are often unreliable, a New York Times investigation found. Read article here...
Bones Regards Spock, The Ultimate OWI Practitioner
It has been said that practicing OWI defense law at its highest level is akin to playing three-dimensional chess. There are nuances and complications...
New Bills Before Legislature Seek to Crack Down on OWI’s
Gov. Jindal announced seven new legislative proposals which will seek to crack down on impaired driving. If approved all of these proposals will severely...
Can you hear me now?
Motorists are now prohibited from using any type of hand held wireless communications device, also known as a cell phone, while traveling through schools...
What Not To Do When You Go To Court
We are often asked by clients what needs to be done in preparation for court. That you will get from us in person. Someone...
Ignorance Of The Law Is No Excuse….Except For Cops?
It is a very old axiom of our legal system of justice that “ignorance of the laws is no excuse.” Anyone who violates a...
Pot Plus Booze Doubles Odds For Drunk Driving, Study Says
Drinkers who smoke marijuana as they imbibe are twice as likely to drive drunk compared with people who stick to alcohol alone, a new...
AVVO, Go Rate Yourself!
For attorneys who rely on our reputations to stand alone without advertising like Allyson, ratings matter. Honest, legitimate ratings from clients, attorneys and those...