The incarceration rate is high in the United States, especially in Louisiana. Spending time in jail or prison can be damaging for incarcerated people. However, over-incarceration can also have negative effects on families and communities. Residents of Louisiana should...
When facing down the possibility of a DWI conviction, you may feel the most concerned about the large fines you face, or the chance you could get sent to jail. However, the penalties do not end there. Long-term consequences of DWI convictions last longer and have an...
Police officers have a difficult job that requires handling many vital details. The stress and workload can create multiple opportunities for mistakes. Such errors may compromise the state's case against a defendant. The following oversights could even lead to a...
Most people have at least heard of their Miranda rights before. It is especially notable in shows featuring police, as they often discuss a person's "right to remain silent" when apprehending them. But how do Miranda rights function in real life? How do they differ...
A drug overdose can be life-threatening unless the person who overdosed receives medical treatment right away. Nevertheless, people who witness the overdose are sometimes reluctant to summon help for fear of arrest on drug charges. According to StatPearls, "Good...
If you feel a court has not followed the law or legal procedures in convicting you of a crime, appealing your verdict to a higher court could be an option. Should an appeals court agree with your argument, a new trial or a reduction of your sentence may result....
Police officers use a variety of tests to determine if someone has been operating a vehicle while possessing a high blood alcohol level. One such test is the walk-and-turn test. However, while someone may fail this test because of inebriation, there are drivers who...
After decades of always taking the top spot in the nation for imprisonment rates, the state has finally seen some significant change. Although ranked second, five years into the bipartisan criminal justice reform signed into law by Governor John Bel Edwards has...
You are probably familiar with phrases such as "the right to remain silent," "pleading the Fifth" and "reading you your rights." When you are under arrest, it is important to understand exactly what these concepts mean. These phrases refer to your Fifth Amendment...
Many people in Louisiana face drug charges and end up doing jail or prison time. Unfortunately, for those who deal with a serious drug problem or addiction, incarceration only delays dealing with the problem, and many end up right back where they started once their...