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
A head injury is a very common injury after a car accident, with thousands of Americans visiting the ER every year for car accident-related concussions. A concussion is actually considered a mild traumatic brain injury. While they are generally not
Getting convicted of nonconsensual sexual conduct or sexual conduct with a minor in the United States can quite literally follow you for the rest of your life. This is all thanks to the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA),
Fentanyl overdose deaths have significantly increased over the last decade. Of the 91,800 Americans who have overdosed, 75% were caused by a synthetic opioid, like morphine and oxycodone. Synthetic opioids come in different forms and can be prescribed to patients with severe
Some offenders are able to plan and commit crimes all on their own. Meanwhile, other offenders need help before and after a crime is committed. According to criminal law, providing help or assistance in the commission of a crime is
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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