There are some misunderstandings about juvenile records. Many people think they are like an adult criminal record, but they are much more. The State of Louisana Office of Juvenile Justice explains a juvenile record contains social and criminal information about a...
Month: January 2022
How do drugs other than alcohol affect your driving?
Alcohol is not the only substance that can impair your driving ability. Other substances, including illicit drugs and medications, can affect you in various ways that can decrease your ability to operate a motor vehicle. According to AAA, alcohol and drugs can affect...
How does alcohol affect your driving?
A single instance of indiscretion can have a major impact on your life if you receive a DWI charge. No one plans on getting a DWI after a fun night out with friends and family, but it is a very real possibility if you consume too much alcohol. Every drink you consume...
Does increasing felony thresholds encourage theft?
The severity of a charge of theft depends on the value of the property allegedly stolen. The property's worth as expressed in dollars at which the charge becomes more serious than a misdemeanor is the felony theft threshold. Louisiana is one of 37 states that has...