Police took four men into custody on July 8 when they executed six search warrants in Orleans and St. Tammany Parishes. The searches are said to have led to the seizure of marijuana plants and processed marijuana that would have been worth more than $7 million on the...
Year: 2020
Aug. 23 is start of weeklong brake inspection spree
Truck drivers in Louisiana are supposed to inspect their rigs on a regular basis, and that includes their brake system. In the effort to enforce those brake regulations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds a brake inspection spree every year called Brake...
Fundamental change in the court system is addressed by activists
Racial disparity is front and center in the national narrative in the United States, and now the focus is being placed on the racial makeup of the state court systems. A recent publication regarding the racial disparity in the court system is being touted as a point...
Police in Louisiana seize marijuana worth $7 million
Police took four men into custody on July 8 when they executed six search warrants in Orleans and St. Tammany Parishes. The searches are said to have led to the seizure of marijuana plants and processed marijuana that would have been worth more than $7 million on the...
Vehicle safety features: their pros and cons
You may have been injured in a car accident in New Orleans or elsewhere in southern Louisiana, and now you're thinking about filing a personal injury claim. The case may be a complex one as it could have been that the other driver had an advanced driver-assistance...
Chemical drug tests prove unreliable
Louisiana residents may be curious to learn about a relatively recent type of drug test that has proven to be problematic in multiple other states. Known as the roadside drug test, it is popular because it can quickly determine whether a substance on someone’s person...
Self-driving cars not likely to prevent most accidents
Driver error is behind 9 out of 10 accidents, so it's not surprising that Louisiana drivers would be eager to see self-driving cars remove all possibility of error. However, this is highly unlikely according to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety....
Criminal defense needed when accused of making false statements
When Louisianians think about facing criminal charges, they might be under the impression that it is simply related to theft, violence and other overt acts that violate the law. However, there are criminal allegations that can be lodged as part of the investigation...
The dangers of driving on rural roads
Driving on rural roads in Louisiana or any other state can be just as dangerous as driving on busy highways. In less populated areas, individuals may be more likely to encounter wild animals as roads are typically located closer to their habitats. Furthermore, drivers...
An overview of Baton Rouge traffic laws
Pedestrians in Baton Rouge who are struck by negligent drivers may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. The same may be true of those who were driving or riding in a vehicle involved in an accident caused by another motorist. Generally speaking, drivers...