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...
If you have exhausted the appeals process for your case, the next step is to seek post-conviction relief (PCR). However, using this procedure to prove your innocence can be a complex undertaking that requires the assistance of a knowledgeable attorney. Appeals vs. PCR...
The correlation between mental health issues and criminal acts is one that continues to gain scrutiny from government officials and mental health professionals. According to the National Conference of State Legislators, more than half of inmates in state prisons show...
There are several serious effects you may suffer if somebody accuses you of domestic violence, whether or not the accusation is true. Even in the event that your partner recants the accusation, if he or she goes to the police you may still face charges. Additionally,...
Regardless of any other circumstances, you have the right to a fair trial when criminal suspicion is cast upon you. You should feel as if you can fight on even terms to assert your innocence, but things certainly do not feel fair when the prosecutor attempts to...
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,...
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...