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James Parker Layrisson's Guides
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Expunging a criminal record
What can I do to clean up my criminal record? Because of your criminal record, the challenges you face as someone convicted of a crime don't end after you pay your debt to society. Criminal records are public records. That means anyone -- your employer, landlord, or mother-in-...
Facebook and your case
Can my Facebook page be used against me legally? Think before you click! Louisiana law allows the information you share on social networking sites like Facebook to be legally used against you.Facebook now has over 500 million users, and an increasing number of them are facing leg...
Length of litigation
How long will my lawsuit last? Predicting the length of litigation is difficult. Each case is unique. A host of factors outside your control could expedite or delay the process. Some cases settle quickly while others last years awaiting trial and appeals. For example, in my law...
Texting and driving
Can the police stop and ticket me for texting and driving? In a word, yes. Text messaging while driving is illegal in Louisiana. It is also extremely dangerous. Louisiana Revised Statute 32:300.5 prohibits drivers from "using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send...
DWI mandatory blood testing
Can police take my blood by force at a DWI sobriety checkpoint? Yes, if they obtain a warrant first. In fact, this occurred in Tangipahoa Parish last week when local police officers, prosecutors, and judges teamed up for a "No Refusal Weekend" targeting suspected drunk drivers....
How to handle a DWI citation
Should I treat a DWI citation like any other traffic ticket? Unlike typical traffic tickets, a citation for driving while intoxicated (DWI) poses an urgent and considerable threat to your freedom, wealth, and reputation. Consequently, you should immediately hire a qualified DWI d...
How to choose the right lawyer for your case
Howto choose the right lawyer foryour case The most important issues in selecting the right an attorney are experience, qualifications, and professional reputation. There are many sources of information about attorneys: the Internet, advertisements, friends, other lawyers, etc. H...
How to protect your family from dangerous drivers before an accident happens
How to protect your family from dangerous drivers before an accident happens The single best way to protect your family from dangerous drivers before an accident occurs is to purchase as much uninsured/under-insured motorist bodily injury insurance coverage, also known as UM ins...
How to protect you rights after being injured in an auto accident
How to protect you rights after being injured in an auto accident There are several simple steps you can take to protect your rights after a motor vehicle accident: (1) get medical treatment; (2) preserve accident and injury evidence; (3) refuse to talk to the other driver's in...