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As experienced DWI defense attorneys in New Orleans, we are often asked what one should do when stopped at a DWI checkpoint. While every DWI case is different, there are certain commonalities and certain things to watch out for from law enforcement. However, every DWI case benefits from the help of a dedicated Louisiana DWI… Continue reading What To Do At DWI Traffic Stop in Louisiana
In the heart of Louisiana’s River Parishes, the recent fire at the Marathon Petroleum Co. oil refinery in Garyville has left residents reeling from the aftermath of a chemical release and fire. As black smoke billowed across the area, families within a two-mile radius were forced to evacuate, and concerns about health effects and property… Continue reading Legal Assistance to Victims of Marathon Refinery Fire in Garyville, Louisiana
A driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in Louisiana can be confusing. (It’s often known as a driving under the influence, or DUI, charge in other states.) Will you have to pay a fine if you’re arrested for DWI? Lose your license? Go to jail? The answer depends on a number of factors. In an effort… Continue reading Possible Penalties for DWI Conviction in Louisiana
After the 4th of July life seems to fly by at lightning speed. The summer disappears before your very eyes and all of a sudden it is time to go back to school. Time to return to the laborious homework, teacher-parent meetings, and endless sports games. Luckily, Labor Day provides that final long weekend before… Continue reading 3 Ways to Leisurely Spend Your NOLA Labor Day Weekend
With the legalization of marijuana in the United States on the rise, states cannot agree on the best way to keep our roads safe. Drunk driving is much easier to regulate. Police often rely on the Breathalyzer, which can be administered on the roadside, to accurately determine a driver’s blood alcohol content. Alcohol is also… Continue reading Marijuana Legalization Complicates Road Safety and DWI Laws
Which Louisiana parish has the most DWI arrests each year? New Orleans defense lawyers at Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, LLC give the breakdown below. Embed This Image On Your Site (copy code below): Courtesy of: Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, LLC
Where else but New Orleans can you find an oyster-slurping competition? It’s that time of the year again! The countdown for the New Orleans Oyster Festival is on. Louisiana is known for its seafood and oysters. And although the seafood industry took a hard hit after the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico… Continue reading Slurp Down Some Oysters at the New Orleans Oyster Fest
If you’re a fan of live music and a lover of New Orleans history and culture, then there is a festival for you. The Birdfoot Festival celebrates New Orleans’s classical heritage with the goal of broadening access to live music performances in the area. The Festival was founded in 2011 by New Orleans community members… Continue reading New Orleans Birdfoot Festival
Driving while intoxicated is considered a relatively serious offense in Louisiana. When a person below the legal drinking age gets behind the wheel with an elevated blood alcohol concentration level, the consequences could be even more severe. This April, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission focused their DWI Task Force patrols on motorists under the age… Continue reading Officers Target Underage Drinking and Driving
New Orleans, Louisiana is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations. However, there are so many things to do and see, forcing most to ask themselves, “How should I spend my time at Mardi Gras?” Below is a helpful guide to understanding all there is to do at Mardi Gras, courtesy of CBS Miami:
