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Avoid bringing a gun in your carry-on at the airport
It is natural to be a bit forgetful from time to time. However, one place you definitely do not want to be forgetful is the airport. Every year, TSA ends up confiscating numerous items from passengers who simply forgot to remove a prohibited item from their…
Downloading music without paying can be a very costly mistake
There may be a lack of universal understanding among people in Louisiana and elsewhere of the nuances of copyright infringement. Lawsuits and pre-suit settlements are occurring against the unwary or the reckless. People download software, music, movies and more, often without paying a charge or…
How drug charges may affect child custody
If you struggle with drug addiction, you might be wondering how it will impact the outcome of your divorce, particularly as it relates to your kids. You might have concerns about how past drug convictions may affect your legal rights relating to child custody and…
How to talk to kids about underage DUI
Although Louisiana implements numerous safety measures, including sobriety checkpoints and ignition interlocks, numerous people lose their lives to drunk driving every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 3,000 people died as a result of a drunk driver in Louisiana between 2003 and 2012.…
3 things to do if your wife gets a restraining order against you
While restraining orders are great tools for victims of harassment or domestic violence, unfortunately people can abuse them. If you are going through a highly contentious divorce, your wife may issue a restraining order against you. This can be a devastating development. What should you…
Do I have to take a chemical test in Louisiana?
When police officers stop you because they suspect you of driving while impaired, you can expect them to ask you to take several types of sobriety tests. Many people feel understandably reluctant to comply, thinking the test results may bolster the prosecution’s case against them.…
How Louisiana’s direct action rule affects car accident lawsuits
Motor vehicle accidents are among the most common reasons why people file personal injury lawsuits. Often a result of careless driving, car crashes can cause severe damage to a person’s health and finances, with repercussions that many victims continue to feel for many years afterward.…
Do you have to submit to a roadside breath test?
Maybe cops pulled you over after you left a party and the officer has asked if you were drinking. Perhaps you’ve gotten stuck in a roadblock enforcement effort. Whatever the reason, suddenly a law enforcement officer is asking you to submit to both field sobriety…
6 quick actions to take if a dog bites you
If you have been wary of a neighborhood dog, you might have good reason. Careless dog owners often allow their pets to roam free, and big dogs, especially, can raise alarm bells in your mind as well as the hackles of other dogs. Be aware…
Boyer v. Louisiana – an unfortunate but predictable decision from the US Supreme Court
the United States Supreme Court dismissed its earlier writ grant on the issue of whether or not Louisiana’s failure to adequately fund indigent defense, which resulted in a delay of over five years in bringing a capital case to trial, should be weighed against the…
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