Louisiana is not known to be a particularly permissive state, but even Louisiana has softened its stance on possession of marijuana intended for personal use. Louisiana House Bill 149, which was signed into law this summer, reduces penalties for possession…
Governor Bobby Jindal has just signed a new Louisiana law that will reduce prison sentences by one year for certain felony drug charges. The new law goes into effect August 1 of this year and will last until August 1,…
Arrests for the possession of small amounts of marijuana are very common in Lafayette Parish. In many cases, the person will simply receive a summons for a misdemeanor charge of simple possession of marijuana. Most commonly an arrest occurs when…
While people may know that the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects them against “unreasonable search and seizure,” they may not know the practical aspects of this right. This is a real life example that shows how the…
Parents are understandably scared and upset when a son or daughter is arrested and charged with possession of drugs. The severity of the charge depends on the type and amount of the drug, but if your child is a first…
As American citizens we are all protected by the Fourth Amendment – the right not to be subject to unreasonable search and seizure. This means that the police cannot stop you while you are walking or driving your car and…