Many states don’t have a specific public intoxication law. Instead, these states may have “disorderly conduct” or “disturbing the peace” laws, of which public drunkenness falls under. This is the case in Louisiana. Our local laws state that committing drunk
Nothing says a fun summer Louisiana weekend, like taking the boat out on the lake with some friends. Don’t have too much fun, though, because boating under the influence can land you in hot water. You’re at risk for the
Living in a college town like Baton Rouge, it’s normal for most people to get behind the wheel after an alcoholic beverage or two. In many cases, a person’s BAC may be under the limit to drive after consuming alcohol,
Because of our rich culture of Mardi Gras parades and football games, most Louisiana parishes have pretty lenient rules when it comes to drinking, possessing, and buying alcohol. In fact, our entire state has pretty unique laws regarding alcohol sales
Maybe you’re heading home from a bar or a party after having a few drinks, and you get pulled over for the first time by a police officer. You immediately have high levels of anxiety because you have no idea
Dram shop laws are named after 18th century bars and taverns in England that sold gin by the spoonful (AKA: by the “dram.”) Most U.S. states – 43 states to be exact – have some sort of dram shop law
If you’re a big fan of true crime documentaries, maybe you’ve heard the term “entrapment” get thrown around before. Or maybe you’re facing criminal charges because you feel that a police officer “framed you” or “induced you” to commit a
When people get pulled over for drunk driving, they generally have to undergo a field sobriety test and provide a breath sample via a breathalyzer test. If the driver fails these tests, they can face DUI charges and convictions. In
We all know that you can get a DUI from driving drunk. But can you get a DUI for driving high? While specific DUI laws vary from state to state, the answer is yes. But how do DUI marijuana cases
In many situations, DUI cases feel pretty open-and-shut. However, the court can be a pretty confusing place. If you aren’t careful, you could lose even when the odds are in your favor. No matter what side you are on in
If you are facing DUI charges, it can feel like your entire life and good name are at stake. So many people spend years building up their reputation only to have a single careless mistake jeopardize it all. At the
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