Lousiana Governor Bobby Jindal today announced that he is using his emergency executive powers to ban six compounds commonly used in the manufacture of “bath salts”. Chemicals marketed as “bath salts” or “plant food” have been […]

A discussion of the offense of Public Intoxication in New Orleans Municipal Court, and whether you will receive a summons or get arrested for the charge.

Discussion of the New Orleans City Council’s new initiative authorizing the New Orleans Police Department to issue summons in lieu of arrest for certain municipal crimes.

In a move that reflects both the growing understanding that the penalties for possession of marijuana should be relaxed, as well as the fact that the criminal justice system has become clogged with prosecutions for […]

Visitors to New Orleans may soon have a new “real New Orleans” experience to write home about. If criminal justice leaders have their way, after letting the good times roll, visitors and locals alike will have an opportunity to let the good times sober up in a specially designed “Sobering Center”.