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DUI Checkpoints in Louisiana
DUI & DWI

DUI Checkpoints in Louisiana

DUI checkpoints in Louisiana, also known as sobriety checkpoints or DWI checkpoints, are commonly set up by law enforcement officers to stop drunk drivers, especially during particular holidays when drunk driving accidents are more frequent. These sobriety checkpoints must be

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Louisiana Liquor Laws
DUI & DWI

Louisiana Liquor Laws

Louisiana alcohol laws regulate how people purchase alcohol, the public possession of an alcoholic beverage, the legal drinking age, and penalties for minors who purchase or drink alcohol. Alcohol laws in Louisiana also include open container laws, penalties for breaking

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Hardship License Louisiana
Auto Accidents

Hardship License Louisiana

At The Law Offices of Ossie Brown, our Baton Rouge Criminal defense lawyers understand the significant impact a driver’s license suspension can have. If your Louisiana driver’s license is suspended due to an alcohol offense or other violations, you may be eligible

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IS LOUISIANA A STOP AND ID STATE
DUI & DWI

Is Louisiana a Stop and ID State?

Is Louisiana a stop and ID state? Louisiana is not one of the stop-and-ID states with a stop-and-ID law requiring individuals to carry identification, such as a driver’s license, and provide identification upon request without a search warrant. While Louisiana

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public intoxication
Drug Charges

Public Intoxication Louisiana

There aren’t any specific public intoxication law under Louisiana’s liquor laws. Instead, Louisiana laws for “disorderly conduct” or “disturbing the peace” are where public drunkenness falls. This is the case in Louisiana. Our local laws state that committing drunk and

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can you get a dui on a boat
DUI & DWI

Can You Get a DUI on a Boat?

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

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rising blood alcohol defense
DUI & DWI

Rising Blood Alcohol Defense

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,

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open container laws louisiana
DUI & DWI

Open Container Law Louisiana

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

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What To Do If Pulled Over for DUI in Baton, Rouge, LA
DUI & DWI

What To Do If Pulled Over for DUI

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

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Louisiana Dram Shop Law
DUI & DWI

Louisiana Dram Shop Law

Louisiana dram shop law does not generally hold liquor stores, grocery stores or commercial establishments liable for alcohol-related harms caused by over-serving patrons. Louisiana state laws are more limited than in other states, Louisiana’s Dram Shop Act typically does not

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What is Entrapment
Criminal Defense

What is Entrapment in Louisiana?

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

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Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer?
DUI & DWI

Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer?

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

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