Throughout life, we all make mistakes. At times, however, those mistakes may be amplified or caused by alcohol. What’s more, if you are a public servant or work for the government, your actions involving alcohol may garner intense media scrutiny. For example, an ambulance driver was recently charged with a DUI after a crash in… Continue reading Ambulance Driver Charged with DWI
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Video: Police Violate Rights at DWI Checkpoint
Most of us would like to believe that police officers will respect our constitutional rights, now matter the circumstances. Unfortunately, this is not the case—even at DWI checkpoints. At DWI checkpoints in New Orleans and across Louisiana, officers are required to follow certain protocols to ensure your rights are not violated. In some cases, officers… Continue reading Video: Police Violate Rights at DWI Checkpoint
Weird Laws in Louisiana
Throughout the history of New Orleans and Louisiana, there have been laws made that are, well, questionable, at best. Many of them are not still enforced, but do remain in existence. What are some of these laws, you ask? As experienced criminal defense and personal injury attorneys in New Orleans, we’ve collected some of Louisiana’s… Continue reading Weird Laws in Louisiana
“Women, Art, and Social Change” Pottery Exhibit in New Orleans
Throughout history, female artists have played a critical role in the cultural development of the world. Reflecting that impact is the newest exhibit at the Newcomb Art Gallery, titled, “Women, Art, and Social Change: The Newcomb Pottery Enterprise.” If you have never visited the Newcomb Art Gallery, it is a must-see cultural immersion for Tulane… Continue reading “Women, Art, and Social Change” Pottery Exhibit in New Orleans
Nationwide Drunk Driving Crackdown Set by USDOT
Look at the clock, right now. Set a timer or alarm on your smartphone for three hours from now. According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk-driving crashes claim a victim who was not driving drunk in that amount of time—every three hours. Because of this, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has joined the… Continue reading Nationwide Drunk Driving Crackdown Set by USDOT
Turducken: A New Orleans Thanksgiving Tradition
In New Orleans, Thanksgiving is a time to be with family, reflect on all the positive things and people in our lives, and eat—a lot. While the rest of the country may be dining on turkey, the Cajun cuisine of Louisiana continues to show itself on the New Orleans Thanksgiving table. Enter the turducken. What… Continue reading Turducken: A New Orleans Thanksgiving Tradition
Three Personal Injury Claims Filed against Citi Bike
The Citi Bike program in New York City seems like a simple, helpful idea: provide rentable bikes with stations throughout the city to anyone who would like to ride. For three pedestrians, however, the parking stations have caused them great injury. According to a report from the New York Daily News, three people who claim… Continue reading Three Personal Injury Claims Filed against Citi Bike
New Orleans November Festivals
Residents of New Orleans know that November is one of the largest festival months of the year. Trust us: there is a festival, party, event, or fair to your liking; you just have to search for it. In the spirit of the festivities, we at Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias have pulled together a list of… Continue reading New Orleans November Festivals
Halloween in New Orleans
Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls, oh my! The streets of New Orleans, Louisiana will be taken over on Oct. 31 for Halloween. Like everything else in the Crescent City, we do the holiday a little differently. Second only to Mardi Gras for wild and crazy fun, Halloween isn’t just for kids here. New Orleans is known… Continue reading Halloween in New Orleans
Louisiana DWI Numbers Improving, but Still Need Work
As a DWI defense attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana, I’m all too familiar with the fact that our state is known for its high number of impaired drivers. There is good news, however: according to a new state report, titled “Impaired Driving Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2013 and 2014,” the rate of fatal crashes… Continue reading Louisiana DWI Numbers Improving, but Still Need Work