Drug use often does not seem like a serious problem until the moment when you are behind bars and facing drug charges. According to the Louisiana Drug Control Update, in previous years, the state has had a higher than average drug-related death rate. Alarming figures...
Criminal Defense
How many lives are lost due to drunk driving?
From distractions that divert the attention of drivers to reckless speeding and poor weather, auto crashes happen for many reasons. Sadly, in Bossier City, and on roads across the entire state of Louisiana, some of these accidents are caused by drivers who decide to...
Drunk driving charges and employment
A person who is convicted or charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Louisiana faces serious consequences. These are not just legal consequences either. The effects can spread to include employment ramifications. Many people worry that a DUI could lead...
How can expungement give me a second chance?
When it comes to criminal charges and convictions in Louisiana, the fewer you have, the better. After serving your time and dealing with the consequences associated with your situation, you may be ready to put everything behind you and move on. Today's society is not...
Drunk driver faces charges for fatal accident
When people make the choice to drink and drive, they not only put their own life at risk, but they endanger the lives of everyone else on the road. People who injure or kill others as a result of their actions, should pay for the consequences of their negligence. One...
An explanation of confusing criminal defense terms
If you are facing criminal charges in Louisiana, you may find some of the terminology confusing. Legal and political terms may not be as clear as you would like and can lead to misunderstandings. We at and Associates are here not only to...
Was your child charged with underage drinking at college?
Your son is hard-working, smart and attending a great college. Everything seems to be going great until you get an unexpected call that he has been busted for underage drinking. This shocking revelation comes with a whole host of questions. You might be wondering what...
Solitary confinement in the center of recent lawsuit
Many people in Louisiana may not consider the welfare of men and women once they are incarcerated. However, the welfare of prison inmates is a growing concern. A recent lawsuit highlights why some of the methods used in prisons are questioned and why the conditions of...
Could auto-brewery syndrome be to blame for your DUI?
While most people need to drink a large amount of alcohol in order to surpass the blood alcohol content limit of 0.08 percent, recent findings are supporting the theory that you may actually be able to become intoxicated on very little alcohol. Some people, in fact,...
How an underage DWI can affect your teen’s life
Your teen has been charged with driving while intoxicated. Whether your child has been on a downward slope or this caught you by complete surprise, you may worry about how a DWI charge will affect his or her future. Will it hinder educational and vocational...