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OWI Defense Attorneys Prayer’s Answered. At least for now.

A quietly passed provision in Louisiana’s OWI statutory framework will fundamentally change how misdemeanor cases are handled, and defense attorneys are payingattention. On June...

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 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...

Louisiana Attempts Overdue Highway Beautification Project

A bill to be introduced to the Louisiana Legislature this session aims at curbing the abundant litter that burdens our state-wide highway systems. New...

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,...

CAN IT GET ANY WORSE?

If California legislators have their way, yes. Read the following article if you have any doubt as to where we are headed with drinking...

SOMETIMES GOOD DEEDS GET REWARDED

As a result of a reversal of policy of the U.S. Justice Department, U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff returned to an administrative panel...

We Still Have A Waze To Go

Waze the popular Google traffic application makes it easy for drivers to share with fellow motorists the location of any speed traps or police...

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...

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...

I Thought the Legal Limit Was .08

If you are over 21, it is – sort of. Under Louisiana law, if you are over 21 and you test above .08 on...

New Jersey Court Declares Avvo, LegalZoom, and Rocket Lawyer Off-Limits

A joint opinion by three New Jersey Supreme Court committees has blacklisted three web-based services that match litigants with attorneys because of concerns over...