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
Every year, thousands of Americans die due to drug overdose. In order to address this nationwide epidemic and potentially save lives, lawmakers everywhere are creating new laws that enforce harsher consequences for those convicted of drug possession, distribution, and the
Baton Rouge is arguably one of the biggest “college cities” in the state of Louisiana, all because of LSU – a university with more than 37,000 students enrolled in 2022. College life in Baton Rouge is characterized by a vibrant
With gun violence rates spiking all over the nation, it’s only natural to want to own and carry a gun for the sake of self-protection. The U.S. constitution gives us the automatic right to carry a firearm, but each state
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
When drivers fail to exercise caution or follow the rules of the road, car accidents can happen. This is especially true at busy intersections with traffic lights or stop signs. Proving fault is pretty straightforward in the average car accident
Obviously, being found completely innocent in a criminal case is the best possible outcome. Given the details and evidence presented in a case, though, this outcome is not always possible, even if the defendant claims complete innocence. Believe it or
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse battery, is a very serious crime that comes with major penalties. Maybe you’re the victim, family member, or offender involved in a domestic violence situation and you’re wondering: can you drop domestic violence
In every state and country in the world, purposely using lethal force is against the law, unless it was committed for the sake of self-defense. But without strict stipulations, almost any serial killer out there could claim self-defense and get
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
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