Baton Rouge Criminal Lawyer Blog
Louisiana Criminal Law by Attorney Carl Barkemeyer
Disturbing the Peace is a broad statute that encompasses a lot of different conduct. This provision is found in the Louisiana statute under La RS 14:103 and as a separate statute in city courts. It can be public intoxication, fighting in public, and using foul language in public.
Sometimes it’s easy for things to get out of hand. When this happens, if you’re on the wrong side of the law, you may find yourself facing charges of disorderly conduct. What is disorderly conduct, and how big of a Read more
The Disturbing the Peace law under La. R.S. 14:103 is a broad statute that gives the arresting police officer a lot of leeway in issuing a disturbing the peace summons. Basically, it comes down to if the defendant is causing Read more
While most people do not know, public intoxication is a huge offense in Louisiana and also in some of the other states of the country. Depending on certain factors that are taken into consideration, offenders may be required by the Read more
One minute, you’re enjoying an ice cold beer or perhaps your favorite whiskey while shooting some pool or just shooting the you-know-what with your friends. All of a sudden, some joker insults your manhood, makes a pass at your girlfriend, Read more
Unfortunately, sometimes the bar can become more of a wrestling ring than a watering hole. We’ve all seen the people who get belligerent when they drink, drawing those around them into their personal anger. Some of us have even been Read more
Students of LSU don’t have to search too hard for something fun to do. Whether it’s attending an LSU Tigers football game or partying with friends, the college experience is always in full swing. Unfortunately, sometimes students get a little Read more
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