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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:
UFC is becoming one of America’s most popular sports, now seen frequently on mainstream programs like ESPN and FOX. With the growing fame of these mixed martial athletes, however, the media spotlight has revealed some mishaps, some of them law-breaking. Last month, ex-UFC champion Tito Ortiz became all too familiar with the unwanted attention. After… Continue reading Ex-UFC Champion Charged with DUI
As a DWI attorney in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, I’ve seen many drunk driving accidents over the years. One such crash caught my attention recently, however, with a shocking fatality. A Luling man has been charged with DWI after a wreck that killed St. Charles Parish deputy sheriff Jeff Watson. The grand jury has indicted… Continue reading St. Charles Parish Man Charged with DWI after Deputy Death
Valentine’s Day in New Orleans, Louisiana, is nearly here. The question for most of us in the Crescent City is, “Where should I make my Valentine’s Day dinner reservations?” New Orleans offers so many romantic restaurants, making the choice very difficult. That’s why we’re giving you the top seven romantic restaurants in New Orleans, selected… Continue reading 7 Romantic New Orleans Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
The number alcohol-related fatalities in Louisiana is decreasing, but by how much? Find out more about DWI statistics in Louisiana in our infographic below. Click here for an interactive version of above infographic. Embed This Image On Your Site (copy code below): Courtesy of: Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, LLC
When clients visit our 400 Poydras Street office in New Orleans, many of them ask for a recommendation for lunch. I rack my brain for nearby places to send them, with so many great options available. For lunch, I typically recommend a unique little restaurant less than two blocks away from our office door. Liborio’s… Continue reading Eat at Liborio’s Cuban Restaurant in New Orleans
“Affluenza” is a term, popularized in the late 1990s by the granddaughter of a past General Motors president, used to describe a sense of entitlement by children from wealthy families. Because of this, they are supposedly irresponsible, make excuses for poor behavior, and sometimes dabble in drugs and alcohol. While many would view this simply… Continue reading Affluenza as a DWI Defense Strategy?
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
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
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