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...
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...
How Much is Too Much?
Let me start with a disclaimer: I do not encourage anyone to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. Everyone is different. Your body,...
The BAT Bus
The Lafayette Police Alcohol Traffic Action Campaign (“ATAC”) has recently acquired a specialized vehicle specifically designed as a tool to combat drunk driving. The...
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...
Sobriety Checkpoints; What Are They?
Depending on one’s individual perspective, sobriety checkpoints are either considered a part of a comprehensive strategy for the interdiction of possible impaired drivers or...
Higher Alcohol Taxes May Lead To Fewer Drunk-Driving Deaths
Higher alcohol taxes in Illinois are associated with a decrease in alcohol-related car crash deaths, a new study finds. “Similar alcohol tax increases implemented...
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...
HAS MADD GONE MAD?
Drunk driving is wrong. Drunk driving is irresponsible. But, in our society’s zeal to “get them” – them being drunk drivers, have extremist groups...
SCOOTERING WHILE INTOXICATED- COMING SOON TO A POLICE STATION NEAR YOU.
A Los Angeles man has been fined $550 and ordered to pay restitution for riding an electric scooter while intoxicated and knocking over a...