If you have ever seen a police drama on television, you have undoubtedly seen a jury at work. This type of jury, though, is likely a petit one. A grand jury serves an entirely different function in the criminal justice system in Louisiana and many places across the...
Month: January 2021
Month: January 2021
What are the pros and cons of a plea bargain?
Plea bargains have supporters and detractors. Supporters claim it allows for the reservation of money and resources. Detractors say that it is unfair either to the prosecution or the defendant. In either case, plea bargains have both cons and pros. You must carefully...
How does your BAC impact driver safety?
After drinking, the alcohol has an impact on your body. This shows in your blood alcohol content. Officers have tools to measure this content, like breath and blood tests. They use this to determine if you are over or under the legal limit. Generally speaking, this is...
What are field sobriety tests?
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...
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...