Believe it or not, Louisiana has some of the strictest laws when it comes to pet ownership. For example, one cannot own a tiger in Louisiana, but can you believe it is legal to own one in other states? There are even some cute and...

What happens in the immediate hours following an arrest is what is called the booking process. This is when your official arrest record is updated. The booking process sounds like a quick 10 minute procedure but it can really take quite awhile depending on the...

It’s rare that a judge will lower a bail amount once it’s been set, but there are a couple of ways to know whether you have been given a high or low bail amount for the particular crime you committed: Criminal history. If you’ve never had...

As you’re probably well aware, men and women react to alcohol differently. A woman can try to go drink-for-drink with men but ultimately, the man will most likely “outdrink” her or have a lower BAC level than she will. It’s not sexist, it’s biology. The female...

You might see it as art, but others will see it as destruction of property. We’re talking about graffiti (and other vandalism) and the debate of this has certainly gained attention in recent years. Whether you’re a notable street artist or just someone who has...

We don’t want to waste any more of your time because we know how stressed you must be in the need to bail your loved one out of jail. So, let’s just get right down to the business. Tell us who is in jail and where...

Just like how your positive actions and achievements can have a favorable influence on people who admire you, your negative actions will affect them too, and not in ways you want to see. Your negative actions have immediate consequences of you of course, but don’t...

Typically when someone is arrested, they can either post bail to be released until they must reappear in court, or they will have to wait out that time period in jail. On occasion, however, a defendant can be released “on their own recognizance.” In this...

As people grow up, they meet new people, make new friends, and begin to engage in new and different interests and activities – that is all completely normal. It is also important to do the best to maintain close relationships with even the oldest friends,...

Bail can be paid for in any of the following forms: Cash Check Credit card Collateral, most often in the form of real estate property A bond Own recognizance, which is actually a waiver of payment where the defendant signs a form and promises to appear in court when required.The availability...

Most people know two things about bail: 1) it’s costly, and 2) it just keeps people out of jail until their court hearing. However, what most people don’t know are all the hidden benefits of saving money and impacting safety for the public: Pre-trial jail populations...

Being stopped by the police is always going to be at least a little alarming, even if you truly have done nothing wrong. Here are some pointers to remember in order to properly conduct yourself and handle the situation in case this ever happens: Remain calm....