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.
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...
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...
Sobriety Court
York County PA is becoming known for leading the nation with an innovative program, called Target 25, to reduce repeat drunk driving. Judge John...
WARNING: Be Careful What You Where!
OK, I am sure that everyone can recall a story from childhood where their grandmother chided: “You need to make sure you are wearing...
Change Is Not Always For The Better
The 2014 regular Louisiana Legislative session saw several changes in the area of OWI laws. Act 385 completely overhauled LSA-R.S. 14:98, Louisiana’s OWI defining...
Dumb and Dumber in Baton Rouge
One would think that when it comes to the Constitution, people would show some respect and just leave well enough alone. Not so in...
Top Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that Barry J. Sallinger and Allyson M. Prejean have once again been named Top Lawyers by Acadiana Profile Magazine!...
All Of This Must Be On Camera, Right?
No. Most individuals have interactions with police officers that result in arrest believe that everything that happened prior to the arrest was captured on...
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...
Who Really Likes Lawyers Anyway?
Obtaining positive reviews for an attorney is a daunting task. Who wants to say anything after concluding representation about matters sensitive? There are those...
On The 12th Day Of Facebook
On the 12th day of Facebook, Facebook gave to me, 12 pouters pouting, 11 pokers poking, 10 haters hating, 9 “friends” I’m blocking, 8...