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While it is true that police officers in Baton Rouge have certain rights in which they can exercise when they deem necessary, we must not forget about the rights we have as citizens of the United States. Unfortunately, many people today are either uninformed of what their rights are, have a brief understanding of them, or are too scared to exercise them when they encounter a police officer. And the truth is, they have a valid reason for being scared. Read more

While many states have already passed laws that permit individuals to use marijuana for recreational purposes, many others are still leery of passing a law that would permit their residents to use it as well. Not only does that leave residents at risk of being fined and jailed when charged with possession of marijuana, but it also results in a significant number of people left with a “stain” on their record that will remain on it for several years to come. Now, although Louisiana does have some rather tough laws regarding possession of marijuana, the state of Louisiana recently passed HB 149 that took effect on June 29, 2018, which reduced some of the penalties a person would be faced with when caught with marijuana in their possession. Read more

Divorces are generally filed on one of two bases, uncontested or contested. An uncontested divorce is when a person and their spouse mutually agree on ending their relationship. However, on the contrary, a contested divorce is when one or both parties cannot agree on the divorce or one or more of the matters associated with it. While it is easy for a couple to determine whether their divorce is contested or not, a recent divorce case that was reported on by the Shreveport Times doesn’t quite seem fit the description of either type. Read more

In the state of Louisiana, it is against the law to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an officer pulls you over and suspects you are under the influence, they will ask that you submit to a field sobriety test to determine what your beverages of alcoholic content (BAC) level is. Currently, if your BAC is .08 or higher, you will be arrested and charged with DWI [Source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles]. While most states use the acronym DUI, which stands for driving while under the influence, the state of Louisiana commonly refers to the crime as DWI, or driving while intoxicated. Read more

When you file a petition for divorce in the state of Louisiana, there are a few things you need to be aware of. While many might be under the impression that they simply have to fill out and file paperwork in order to separate themselves from their spouse, it isn’t that easy. There are certain requirements that must be met before a divorce is granted. One of those requirements, given you are filing a no-fault divorce, is the waiting period. Read more