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...
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...
The Textalyzer – coming soon to a police department near you!
Over the last seven years, most states, including Louisiana, have banned texting by drivers, and public service campaigns have tried an array of tactics...
Sober OWI …. yes, it’s a thing.
In Louisiana, a person can be convicted of OWI, even if there is no impairing substance present in the body. Strange but true. The...
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...
What’s Worse: Driving Drunk or Texting While Driving?
ORLANDO, FL, March 23, 2015 — PersonalInjury.com, the definitive source to find personal injury news stories and to find experienced injury attorneys, today called...
MYTHBUSTERS
As the heat of summer reaches depths of hell temperatures, Louisiana gears up for its favorite season. No, not fall – football season! While...
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...
And the 4th Amendment Shrinkage Continues….
Police in Oklahoma are using scanners that can identify phony credit cards, but critics warn the devices could also allow cops to empty the...
Courtroom Education Can Be Expensive
ALBUQUERQUE – Four charges, including a DWI, against an Albuquerque man have been dropped thanks to two Assistant District Attorneys who reportedly didn’t play...