If one thing’s for sure, New Orleans knows how to party. There’s a reason why so many tourists flock to town for Mardi Gras every year and why Bourbon Street’s nightlife comes alive after sundown. […]

Most people don’t know much about the criminal law system; they have secondhand experience with it, usually gained through TV shows and movies. In real life, the system is complicated and moves quickly. This brief […]

Tourists and students of all ages flock to New Orleans throughout the year for its promise of a good time. Occasionally, that “good time” turns out to be a summons demanding a person’s presence in […]

In New Orleans, having an adult beverage in public is permissible if it is in a plastic container. Glass containers are forbidden due to the hazard they cause if the container breaks. If there is […]

The New Orleans City Council recently passed new standards designed to reduce arrests for marijuana possession. Lawmakers are seeking to minimize disruptions in people’s lives stemming from possession of low-level drugs. Offenders should soon have […]