Summons versus Arrest in Municipal Court
A discussion of New Orleans Municipal Court, specifically the recent New Orleans City Council ordinance authorizing summons in lieu of arrest for certain violations, including possesion of marijuana.
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Townsend Myers is a New Orleans criminal defense attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing individuals charged with criminal offenses in Louisiana state courts and United States District Courts. He founded NOLA Criminal Law in 1998, and focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including misdemeanor, felony, DUI/DWI, and federal criminal cases.
A discussion of New Orleans Municipal Court, specifically the recent New Orleans City Council ordinance authorizing summons in lieu of arrest for certain violations, including possesion of marijuana.
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