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Mother Jones has a good article on the importance of an investigation in criminal defense. The article also mentions that the Public Defender in Florida is elected. How would that play out here in Lousiana? Would it strengthen the office of public defender?

Mark Ballard reported this weekend that the federal government dealt a serious setback to Governor Bobby Jindal’s privatization plan for state-run hospital facilities.

The point of HB14 is to address second and subsequent convictions for simple marijuana possession. A second conviction would be punishable by up to two years in prison, instead of up to five years. A third conviction would be punishable by up to five years, instead of up to 20 years. Prosecutors would no longer be able to use simple marijuana possession convictions to send offenders away for life as habitual offenders.

Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon announced that rates for workers’ compensation insurance will decrease in Louisiana effective May 1, 2014.

This is a wonderful summary of your rights, responsibilities and helpful tips on how to handle the police if you are stopped or arrested. 

Welcome to our series of questions and answers on personal injury law. Know your rights. Know how much your case is worth. Know when to call an attorney to answer your personal injury related questions. 

Welcome to our series of questions and answers on personal injury law. Know your rights. Know how much your case is worth. Know when to call an attorney to answer your personal injury related questions. 

Welcome to our series of questions and answers on personal injury law. Know your rights. Know how much your case is worth. Know when to call an attorney to answer your personal injury related questions. 

Welcome to our series of questions and answers on personal injury law. Know your rights. Know how much your case is worth. Know when to call an attorney to answer your personal injury related questions. 

Roads in and around New Orleans have been dangerous this winter season, do you know what do if you are involved in a car accident?

These products may harm your baby. Read here for the latest on stroller and pacifier recalls, and if you own these products - contact the manufacturer ASAP. If you have sustained an injury because of these products, contact us!

A DUI on your record can ruin your life, unless you are Justin Bieber and then it just means more publicity. Since you are (probably) not Mr. Bieber, you may want to read this post. 

New Orleans City Council race heats up and crime is a top issue. 

Marijuana is highly criminalized in Louisiana, and it is important to know the law. If you have a marijuana or a drug related charge, contact us. 

A split decision of a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S.Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a lower court decision approving a multibillion-dollar settlement with BP of private claims stemming from the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

As the polar vortex ends, U.S. Boiler Company Inc., of Lancaster, Penn. recalls over 26,000 heating boilers across America.

Louisiana lawmaker resurrects bill to allow off-duty police to bring guns into bars

The Mardi Gras season can be a dangerous time on the road. 

Do you use one of these car seats? Have you been in a car accident?

Auto accidents happen every day in New Orleans and, in many cases, they cause serious harm to the people involved. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car crash, contact law enforcement immediately. If you have been hurt, you should also contact a New Orleans personal injury attorney. Here are three of the most important reasons why contacting an attorney is important.