No DWI for Christmas

Christmas parties are in full swing, and so is DWI enforcement. As always, I recommend not drinking and driving. If, however, you find yourself getting pulled

December 13, 2017

Red Light Cameras: Should You Pay The Fine?

Maybe you started to go through the light when it was yellow, or maybe you made a right turn on a red and got your

December 13, 2017

Mistaken Drug Raids

It is a beautiful day. You are home, minding your own business. Suddenly, you see a van approach your house. Out from it, emerges a

September 18, 2017

IRS Phone Scams

Telephone scams are nothing new. The latest one we are hearing about involves calls to cell phones with threats of arrest by the IRS. These

September 18, 2017

How Not To Get Arrested

I’ve been practicing criminal defense law for almost 25 years. The most important step I’ve discovered in avoiding arrest is to avoid encountering the police

April 24, 2017

Do Traffic Tickets Expire?

We get lots of calls from people asking this question. There really is not a good answer for it. Here is how it all plays

April 24, 2017

Get with Us ASAP After an Accident

Louisiana provides one year to make a claim for auto accident and other injury cases. This is less time than most states, but is long

December 5, 2016

Traffic, Technology and Privacy

Police are getting more aggressive about traffic violations. In some states, that includes stepping up enforcement of texting and driving violations. New York lawmakers are

April 21, 2016

DWIs–What To Do

There is a lot of misinformation out there about DWIs. In reality, a DWI is a major road bump, but not the end of the

February 10, 2016

“Under The Influence” in Louisiana Means More Than Just Alcohol

People are often surprised to find out that Louisiana’s DWI law covers more than just alcohol. The relevant statute, LA R.S. 14:98, includes pretty much

September 14, 2015

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