When a police officer pulls you over or stops you on the street or shows up at your home as part of an investigation, you might understandably worry that they will invade your privacy and search through your property. This can make you feel powerless and abused,...
Year: 2022
What you should avoid saying to a police officer when pulled over
Everyone knows that they have the right to remain silent when they are under arrest, but many people choose to talk so they seem cooperative in the eyes of the law. The truth is that the things you say really can backfire on you when you do not yet have legal counsel...
Overcharging and misidentification lead to false convictions
False convictions are an all-too-common problem in the criminal justice system. If you are facing consequences for a crime you did not commit, you may be able to appeal your conviction. Unfair convictions occur for numerous reasons, including overcharging and...
Two Days in the Pillory, Three Years Imprisonment: A Criminal Defense Perspective on a Post-Roe Louisiana
What is the Importance of Roe/Casey/Dobbs? Roe v. Wade was the first case in the U.S. that announced a right to abortion.2 In Roe, the United States Supreme Court announced that the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause includes a “fundamental right to privacy” which...
Errors in police procedure can affect the charges
Many people could feel overwhelmed during an encounter with law enforcement. The situation may feel like it happens very quickly and afterward, people might wonder if everything followed the proper procedures. The Louisiana Justice Coalition says that members of law...
How will law enforcement handle domestic violence calls?
Law enforcement often enters a situation without any knowledge of what is happening except what they get from their dispatcher. They may have no clue about the history of the people involved or the full story about what is going on currently. When it comes to a...
Effects of overcharging in criminal court
After an arrest, you may wonder whether your criminal charges align with the events of your case. One of the tactics used by police and district attorneys is to stack charges in hopes that at least one sticks. There are two ways in which authorities overcharge...
Is stop and frisk legal in Louisiana?
As members of law enforcement, the police have certain rights to behave in ways that civilians do not. However, this does not mean that the police have a carte blanche to act with impunity. In today’s post, we examine the legalities surrounding a controversial...
How much alcohol does it take to get drunk?
Drunk driving is a serious crime that can lead to fines, jail time, and many other penalties. It can also cause significant harm to yourself and others, which is why you must try to avoid it at all times. One way to prevent drunk driving is to know much alcohol it...
How much alcohol does it take to get drunk?
Drunk driving is a serious crime that can lead to fines, jail time, and many other penalties. It can also cause significant harm to yourself and others, which is why you must try to avoid it at all times. One way to prevent drunk driving is to know much alcohol it...