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New Traffic Ticket Policy in New Orleans: An Open Letter to Clients Uncategorized

New Traffic Ticket Policy in New Orleans: An Open Letter to Clients

In preparation for the recent changes at the New Orleans Traffic Court, I wrote a…

crescentcitylawJuly 25, 2015

Medical Marijuana Signed into Law in Louisiana Marijuana Laws

Medical Marijuana Signed into Law in Louisiana

On Monday, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, signed legislation which will finally permit the lawful dispensing…

crescentcitylawJune 29, 2015

SCOTUS on Marriage Equality: Gay Marriage is a Fundamental Right Uncategorized

SCOTUS on Marriage Equality: Gay Marriage is a Fundamental Right

On June 26th, the US Supreme Court voted against marriage discrimination. In other words, the…

crescentcitylawJune 26, 2015

Essence Festival 2015 in New Orleans Uncategorized

Essence Festival 2015 in New Orleans

The 2015 Essence Festival will return to New Orleans the first weekend in July bringing…

crescentcitylawJune 22, 2015

U.S. Supreme Court Overturn’s Conviction Based on Facebook Rants Uncategorized

U.S. Supreme Court Overturn’s Conviction Based on Facebook Rants

On June 1, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor, overturning the conviction of…

crescentcitylawJune 2, 2015

New Orleans Traffic Court: Plead Guilty or Go to Trial Criminal DefenseTraffic courtTraffic Tickets

New Orleans Traffic Court: Plead Guilty or Go to Trial

ORIGINALLY POSTED JUNE 1, 2015 I used to use the slogan, "Hire me to go…

crescentcitylawJune 1, 2015

Will Medical Marijuana Be Legally Available in Louisiana Soon? Marijuana Laws

Will Medical Marijuana Be Legally Available in Louisiana Soon?

In May 2015, the Louisiana Legislature came a step closer to authorizing pharmacies to dispense…

crescentcitylawMay 11, 2015

Ultimate Southern Louisiana Festival Guide May 2015 Nola Festivals

Ultimate Southern Louisiana Festival Guide May 2015

Now that Jazz Fest has wrapped up, it seems that the tourist season will die…

crescentcitylawMay 4, 2015

How Accurate Are Forensics These Days? Uncategorized

How Accurate Are Forensics These Days?

A recent Washington Post article highlighted Justice Department and FBI findings that acknowledged almost every…

crescentcitylawApril 29, 2015

Supreme Court: No Dogs Allowed During Traffic Stops Uncategorized

Supreme Court: No Dogs Allowed During Traffic Stops

On Tuesday, April 21, 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in…

crescentcitylawApril 23, 2015