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Hit and Run

Hit and Run

As of August 1, 2025, the penalties for hit and run just got a little steeper. As a former prosecutor and now criminal defense attorney, I can tell you never to leave the scene of an accident. If you leave the scene and the accident results in death or serious bodily...
Distracted Driving Bill

Distracted Driving Bill

On August 1, 2025, it got way easier for officers to justify pulling you over. The Louisiana Legislature passed the distracted driving bill, which says you can only use a cell phone hands-free, like through Bluetooth or speakerphone. As a former prosecutor and now...
Window Tint

Window Tint

Louisiana vehicles just got a little cooler—literally! As a former prosecutor and now criminal defense attorney, I can tell you that you can get those windows tinted! As of August 1, 2025, the law changes the visibility level for front side windows from 45% down to...
Driving in the Left Lane

Driving in the Left Lane

Move over, Rover. As of August 1, 2025, Louisiana has altered and increased penalties for driving in the left-hand lane longer than necessary to pass another vehicle. As a former prosecutor and now criminal defense attorney, I can tell you the law now requires you to...
Bicycles and Sidewalks

Bicycles and Sidewalks

While I am not a cyclist, I was just asked if riding a bicycle on the sidewalks in Louisiana is legal. As a former prosecutor and now a criminal defense attorney, I’m here to tell you that it depends. Louisiana has no law prohibiting bicycle riding on sidewalks;...
DWI and towing your vehicle

DWI and towing your vehicle

If you are operating a vehicle and pulled over and the officer arrests you for DWI, there are situations where your car may not be towed. As a former prosecutor and now a criminal defense attorney, I’m here to tell you there are alternatives to towing. First, if you...