Big News in Federal Sentencing Computation
A recent email I received from Virginia Schlueter, Chief Federal Defender in the Eastern District of Louisiana, details some big
A recent email I received from Virginia Schlueter, Chief Federal Defender in the Eastern District of Louisiana, details some big
Ernie (www.ernietheattorney.net) comes through again, trading my help with a traffic ticket for a much needed headshot for my website.
So I was having dinner with my family at Pho Tau Bay last night when in walks none other that
Episode 38, Launch Pad TV, February 26, 2010
I discuss my approach to criminal defense for students and professionals with Chris and Ben from Launch Pad TV.
A misdemeanor is a crime for which the maximum possible punishment is incarceration for one year or less. The legal procedures for misdemeanors are usually simpler than for felonies, the penalties less severe and the long-term consequences less harsh.
A (hopefully) humorous take on criminal defense for minor violations given at the February 2010 “Ignite NOLA” Conference. Five minutes, twenty slides. What are you passionate about?

Many tourists, convention participants and partygoers fall victim to the misconception that the “laissez les bon temps roulez” party mentality New Orleans is famous for is an excuse to party too hard. Being in New Orleans to “party” is no excuse in the eyes of law enforcement when it comes to violating municipal and criminal laws.
Many a vacation or business trip to New Orleans has been ruined by an unfortunate run in with the New Orleans Police Department. Tourists, convention participants and partygoers should be aware that the New Orleans Police Department enforces laws as strictly as possible and arrests individuals that violate municipal, and state criminal laws no matter what the circumstances
THE GOOD NEWS is that I can help you solve your problems, and save your vacation or business trip from failure.

This is an overview of what you should and should not do in the event you are arrested and charged with a misdemeanor offense in the State of Louisiana. Share this information with your friends and loved ones who live in or may be traveling to New Orleans, or call me now if you have been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor offense.
You can call or text me immediately on me cell phone at (504) 571-9529, call my office at 504.528.9500, email me at townsend@nolacriminallaw.com, or find @nolalaw on twitter.
An overview of what you should and should not do in the event you are arrested and charged with a felony offense in the State of Louisiana. Share this information with your friends and loved ones who live in or may be traveling to New Orleans, or call me now if you have been arrested and charged with a felony offense.
Felonies are serious problems, but at NOLA Criminal Law I have been solving serious problems for people for a long time. You can call or text me immediately on me cell phone at (504) 571-9529, call my office at 504.528.9500, email me at townsend@nolacriminallaw.com, or find @nolalaw on twitter.
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What you should (and should NOT) do if you find yourself arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Valuable information for anyone who lives in New Orleans.
Learn how to avoid automatic license suspension. Find out what you should avoid during the time of the arrest. Discover ways you can reduce your sentence and make things go as smoothly as possible.
After reading this article, you’ll know what to do (and what to avoid doing) in the event you or a friend is arrested for DUI/DWI in New Orleans.