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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.

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...

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...

My Ultimate Goal: No Repeat Business

One of the greatest achievements that I can point to in my career as a representative of families who have loved ones charged with...

Expungements. Anyone can do this, right?

Many people have found themselves needing to cleanup an arrest or conviction from their record and think, “Oh, this should be easy, I just...

Bones Regards Spock, The Ultimate OWI Practitioner

It has been said that practicing OWI defense law at its highest level is akin to playing three-dimensional chess. There are nuances and complications...

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...

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...

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...

Ignorance Of The Law Is No Excuse….Except For Cops?

It is a very old axiom of our legal system of justice that “ignorance of the laws is no excuse.” Anyone who violates a...

Please Don’t Blow!

Although it’s true that breathalyzers are, by themselves, inaccurate, many people are mistake when they believe that they can trick a breathalyzer into producing...