Did you know that prescription drug sharing is illegal? To some, this certainly comes as a surprise. They don’t think of these drugs as “illegal” since they got them from the doctor. But, for anyone but the person with that prescription, that’s exactly what they are....
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Will I Go to Jail for Louisiana DUI/OWI?
Operating while intoxicated (OWI), more commonly known as DUI, is a very serious charge and the consequences can haunt you for many years or the rest of your life, depending on how you handle your defense and if you can avoid subsequent convictions. A first offense...
Think Twice, Get Advice Before Pleading Guilty
Taking a plea agreement may seem like the easy way out of your criminal charges, especially if you are offered time served or a deferred sentence, but the consequences may be far worse than you realize. A guilty plea is an automatic conviction, a win for the...
Louisiana DUI Penalties
If you’re facing a charge of driving under the influence in Louisiana, you’re probably nervous, scared, and wondering how your DUI arrest and charge will affect your current and future life. DUI in any state is serious business, and in Louisiana driving after drinking...
Do I Need a Lawyer for a DUI Arrest?
Following a DUI, DWI, OVI, or similar arrest, (depending on where you live), you have to decide whether or not to hire a criminal defense attorney. You can go it alone and handle the case against yourself, but with a lawyer on your side, you will likely do much...
Landing a Job with a Criminal Record
The job application asks whether you’ve ever been convicted of a crime. Do you tell the truth, or do you lie? If you have been convicted of a crime and now want to enter the job market, you may be asking yourself this very question. Employers are looking for workers...