Driving in Louisiana traffic is perhaps the least favorite part of a person's day. Add an aggressive driver to the mix, and it can be a downright nightmare. When a driver cuts you off, it can understandably be a frustrating experience. However, it is never a good idea...
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The murder rate in Louisiana remains worryingly high
Louisiana has the highest murder rate in the country according to data gathered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and it has held this dubious distinction for 31 consecutive years. The figures also suggest that New Orleans is one of the nation’s most dangerous...
Resident pursues recall of New Orleans politician
A real estate developer has asked for permission to recall a Louisiana official who was taken into custody for drunk driving. The 39-year-old claims that allowing an elected official to remain in office after engaging in such conduct may emboldened others to engage in...
The most frequent injuries in car accidents
If you were injured in a car crash in southern Louisiana, know that some 7,000 people are put in a similar situation as yours every day. As for the injuries that arise from these accidents, they can vary widely based on the severity of the crash. They can affect...
Higher injury risk linked to driving older vehicles
Younger and older drivers in Louisiana are more likely to be involved in fatal car accidents. While some of these risks are likely due to the inexperience of younger drivers and health changes in older drivers, a recent study found that both groups also tend to drive...
How to proceed after receiving federal charges
Louisiana residents may have heard that a police chief has resigned after being accused of rigging the hiring process. According to a federal complaint, he conspired with a personnel director to ensure that he would receive the job of police chief. During the hiring...
Truckers issued increasing numbers of speeding violations
According to a review of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data, U.S. law enforcement issued 7.8% more traffic tickets to truckers in 2018 compared to 2017. This rise was preceded by an increase in 2017 of 1.1%, and an increase of 9.7% in 2016, according to...
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...
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...