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...
The Weed Breathalyzer Is Coming
As legal weed becomes a reality, researchers, startups, and law enforcement are racing to figure out how to test for THC intoxication. With more...
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...
Welcome To The New Site
Welcome to the new site. If you got tired of looking at lawyer’s websites which gave appearance of being stuffy and disconnected, I have...
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...
Does Customer Service Matter?
We try hard, very hard to make the best of a bad situation. Our efforts do not go unnoticed. Not by our clients. Not...
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...
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON LEGAL DEADLINES*
Legal deadlines in criminal, civil, and administrative (driver’s license) matters are suspended until at least April 13, 2020. What does this mean? For our...
Congrats to Firm Attorney
Congrats to firm attorney, Allyson M. Prejean, on her invitation to speak at the Louisiana Union of Police Associations Quarterly Meeting this month in...
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...