This Just In: Louisiana’s Unanimous Jury Sysytem Overruled
Supreme Court of the United States Issues Landmark Ruling – Sixth Amendment Guarantee of Unanimous Verdicts Apply to State Criminal Trials In a ruling that will undoubtedly affect the criminal justice system in Louisiana, the Supreme Court of the United States...
4 Classifications Of Crime
Louisiana law categorizes crimes into 4 categories. Each category has its own statute of limitations for both prosecuting the case and bringing it to trial. There are 3 categories of felonies and one category of misdemeanors in Louisiana. Unlike many states and the...
Premises Liability a.k.a. “Slip And Fall”
Premises liability law involves the legal responsibilities of property owners and occupiers to prevent injuries to persons on their property. One of the most common causes of such injuries is a trip or slip and fall, such as on an icy sidewalk, a loose or uneven stair...
Breaking Down Your Auto Insurance Policy
Your auto insurance policy is probably one of the most important policies you have. Not only does it protect you from trouble if you get pulled over or get in an accident, but it protects your asset: your car. If something happens, insurance provides the money...
What Is A Soft Tissue Injury?
When you suffer soft tissue injuries as a result of an accident it can be difficult to prove through medical documentation alone unlike a break to a bone, however it can still affect day to day life in the short or long term. Getting a fair settlement for your soft...
Common Surgical Procedures For Herniated Discs
A herniated disc is painful and significantly impacts one’s quality of life, especially when it comes as a result of a motor vehicle accident or another person’s negligent act. This is because the physiological effects of having to have a herniated disc procedure can...
A List Of 13 Common Causes Of Car Accidents
Possible Causes of a Motor Vehicle Accident Poor weather conditions; Not utilizing a turn signal; Lane splitting, i.e. when a motorcyclist drives between two lanes; Ignoring traffic conditions; Ignoring traffic signs; Disobeying speed limitations; Driving on the wrong...
10 Tips For Responsible Driving
10 Steps to Responsible Driving for All Motorists Plan Your Route Complete Regular Vehicle Maintenance Focus Your Attention Minimize Your Distractions Know Your Surroundings Allow Space for Surrounding Vehicle Watch Your Speed Keep Your Distance Signal Your...
5 Types Of Automobile Searches
Many routine traffic stops morph into a full fledge search of the car and its occupants. These searches are usually exceptions to the warrant requirement. Broadly speaking, they will fall into one of five categories: Plain view, Consent, K-9 sniff, incident...
3 Major Evidence Doctrines
There are three major evidence doctrines used to exclude evidence at trial: relevance, hearsay, and authentication. Relevance Relevant evidence is any evidence that tends to prove or disprove a critical fact in the case. As a general rule, all relevant...
