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
In catastrophic accidents and emergency situations, the difference between life and death could be a matter of a few seconds. In many cases, doctors are not standing around as bystanders, waiting to jump in and save a life. That’s why
As you have probably heard before, an individual suspected of committing a crime is considered “innocent until proven guilty.” In America, a person is not presumed to be guilty until they either admit guilt or are found guilty by a
Up until a few years ago, Louisiana law enforcement was only mandated to drug test drivers in the event of a fatal car accident. Now, thanks to the recent passing of Katie Bug’s Law and the subsequent civil trial that
If you’ve been involved in a car accident that resulted in the death of another person, you could be charged with vehicular homicide. Whether you were driving distracted or under the influence during the accident, you still have the right
In this economy, everything is expensive, including insurance. It’s natural to look at your monthly budget and want to cut costs where you can. But no matter how financially strapped you are, you should never not have basic car insurance
For decades, lawmakers and American citizens have gone back and forth on whether the death penalty qualifies as one of many cruel and unusual punishments deemed unconstitutional by the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. So much so, that the
Driving is necessary for most employment, transporting kids to and from school, and shopping for household necessities. So it’s likely you’ve had at least one run in with law enforcement in the past due to a traffic violation. Whether that
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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