As a driver, it is important to familiarize yourself with tools that officers use to detect alcohol consumption and use. Field sobriety tests serve as one of them. What should you know about field sobriety testing? How accurate is it? What purpose does it serve? And...
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Can a drunk driving conviction affect your college career?
As someone attending college, you must do what you can to keep your record clean. Any criminal conviction could potentially set back your entire college career. In fact, one drunk driving conviction could effectively end your time in college. But how? And is there...
A juvenile offense may result in prosecution as an adult
Louisiana's justice system generally prosecutes an individual 17 years of age and younger as a juvenile when he or she faces a charge involving a non-violent offense. If the allegations consist of committing a violent offense, such as homicide, a prosecutor may...
How can underage drinking change your child’s life?
Louisiana law treats underage drinking offenses in a serious way. If convicted, your child could deal with the consequences much longer than either of you anticipate. How could an underage drinking conviction impact your child's life? In what way do the effects of...
Drunk driving arrests and gender
If you are facing drunk driving charges, you should know that you are not alone. It is helpful to go over relevant statistics on drunk driving cases and understand the different ways in which these allegations could impact your future. Law enforcement arrests many men...
Theft charges and time behind bars
If a law enforcement official recently took you or a loved one into custody over allegations of theft, it is important to understand your rights as well as the potential repercussions of these charges. Aside from financial penalties, challenges in your career and a...
Get the facts about wrongful convictions
Wrongful conviction is much more common than most people realize. These cases include both instances when the convicted person suffered rights violations during the trial and cases when the court finds an innocent person guilty. One estimate from researchers at the...
Mental health issues and criminal justice
More people today than ever before are aware that they’re struggling with a mental health issue. But of course, just as many people, if not more, are unsure that they’re dealing with a serious health concern. Over the past 50+ years, biology, psychology and sociology...
The impact of Louisiana’s limited substance abuse treatment resources
Widespread substance abuse, an issue across much of the United States, has lead to a rise in drug-related criminal charges. In Louisiana, the limited resources devoted to treating individuals who struggle with substance use disorder results in overpopulated prisons...
What does your right to remain silent really mean?
If you've ever seen a TV show or movie where a character gets arrested, you have probably heard the Miranda warning — or at least part of it. The Miranda warning is a verbal acknowledgment of an arrested individual's rights. Police officers must provide the Miranda...