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...
All that and a bag of chips….
Doritos might have crashed out of the Super Bowl after a decade of fun ads, but Frito-Lay still has a few party tricks up...
If Senator Perry Has His Way…
State Senator Jonathan Perry is a good guy. I have known him for many years now. He is a conscientious legislator and responsible public...
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...
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...
The State’s Flawed Tool
Louisiana law says that an arresting officer can have you blow into a machine one time and get one number, and if that number...
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!...
Louisiana “bans the box” on criminal histories
Former inmates who are searching for jobs in Louisiana soon will have one less impediment in their way. Late Wednesday, June 7, Gov. John...
*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...
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...