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...
Greatest Myth of the Self-Anointed Legal Dilettante
If you are a public figure in Acadiana, you receive special treatment in the legal system. False. I cannot speak for concert passes, stadium...
Trust Your Lawyer, No One Else (unless he tells you to)
Those arrested for drinking and driving seek solace and advice from the most unlikely sources. The advice is ample and free. It is usually...
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...
So You Think You Want A New Car…
Ahhh that new car smell. Sirius satellite radio. Plush leather seats. Burled walnut dash. Cool new hands-free parallel parking. Pre-installed breathalyzer, a permanent ignition...
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...
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...
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Calling social media “the next frontier in the developing law of the service of process over the internet,” a New York judge has allowed...
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!...
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...