Drinking and driving is never a good idea: people who have consumed alcoholic beverages have slower reaction times and impaired judgment, which are issues you don’t want when you’re behind the wheel of a car. […]

Holidays can be a joyous time for families to visit, share ideas, and enjoy traditional meals together. Unfortunately, criminals look forward to chaotic holidays to scam, shoplift, and plan home burglaries at a time when […]

Public drunkenness (or public intoxication) is a violation of the New Orleans Municipal Code, Section 54-405. It is a misdemeanor charge punishable by up to five months in the Parish Prison and/or a fine of […]

A number of marijuana-related bills have been introduced before the Louisiana State Legislature, which began its 2014 legislative session today in Baton Rouge. Among them are a number of bills that would substantially change the penalties for marijuana possession.

As a criminal defense attorney for 20 years, I’ve certainly helped hundreds of people get themselves out of trouble during Mardi Gras, but I’ve also learned an number of ways to try to help people stay out of trouble in the first place during this time of year, and I wanted to offer a few tips about that.