Is my request for 1 hour on weekdays at noon to do these chores and get sunlight unreasonable? What options do I have?

Unfortunately the alternative would be sitting in jail until your trial, and most of them get no time outside. As has been suggested, a private...

Do I need to get a lawyer, or will it be cheaper to take the DUI?

I completely agree that you need an attorney. There may be all kinds of defenses that you would have no way of knowing about. And even if there...

Should I hire a traffic attorney or should I go to court myself and try to strike a deal/plea?

From reading the answers of local lawyers I would highly recommend you consult with an attorney. Think about it this way: lawyers are trained to...

Is there any chance of having it dismissed? Also without my drivers license number can it be added to my driving record?

Of course it's legal for them to do. Police can sit anywhere they aren't specifically banned from sitting to watch for criminal activity. As...

Should I disclose a now sealed (and destroyed) arrested pursuant to 851.8 on a law school application?

Yes, disclose it. For a couple reasons: 1. what's the harm if you were found "factually innocent?" 2. imagine what will happen if you don't...

Is there a way to fix this and hold that lawyer responsible for anything since he didn't do what he was paid to do?

You need to address the concern directly with the lawyer hired. If you've done research of your own then take it to him and ask him to explain why...

Do I have any legal recourse for this "disorderly situation?"

You should file a report for battery against him. Unfortunately it's up to the police what reports they take, though if you don't get a...

Is this legal

Louisiana is an at-will employment state. This means that a person can be fired for any reason or no reason at all. Unfortunately the only thing...

Can they charge this as a felony enhancement using the set aside out of state dui?

I agree with Mr. Russell. Prosecutors try all kinds of things to enhance possible punishment ranges for defendants. But the laws specific to your...

DUI can be proven using circumstantial evidence, but defenses exists where there is a notable gap in time between driving and being found...