Oct 28, 2014 - DUI/DWI by Seth Bloom
Halloween in New Orleans is a fun time for kids and adults alike. Krewe of Boo, a fairly recent parade that celebrates Halloween with elaborate floats, will be parading through the Marigny and French Quarter […]
Category: Local Issues
Aug 26, 2014 - DUI/DWI by Seth Bloom
Kenner is officially joining other law enforcement agencies in the state-wide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to curb DWIs during the 3-day weekend. Labor Day is considered the official end of summer holiday, […]
Aug 15, 2014 - Courts by Seth Bloom
Law enforcement agencies across Louisiana will be cracking down on DWIs as part of its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which provides increased money and patrols to combat DWIs. Alcohol is a factor […]
Aug 6, 2014 - DUI/DWI by Seth Bloom
An NOPD officer was arrested Saturday evening and placed on immediate suspension for DWI. The vehicle was seen driving erratically on the Causeway when police pulled over 26-year-old David Aranda, a 1st District police officer. […]
Jun 20, 2014 - Local Issues by Seth Bloom
Nolan Marshall, Jr., president of the Orleans Parish School Board, has responded to criticism by member Ira Thomas of his family’s involvement in construction contracts by accusing him of showing favoritism to particular companies. A […]
Jun 13, 2014 - Courts by Seth Bloom
The New Orleans Traffic and Municipal Court located in Mid-City on Broad Ave could potentially move to the abandoned Naval base located at Chartres and Poland Ave, some judges and NOPD officers say. The move […]
Apr 16, 2014 - DUI/DWI by Seth Bloom
As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Orleans Parish Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, April 17, at an undisclosed location in Orleans Parish. The checkpoint […]
Apr 1, 2014 - DUI/DWI by Seth Bloom
An Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Department deputy was arrested Saturday morning after a witness shot a video of the deputy passed out at an intersection with the emergency lights on. Deputy Corey Amacker was arrested for […]
Mar 27, 2014 - DUI/DWI by Seth Bloom
As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Orleans Parish Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, March 27, at an undisclosed location in Orleans Parish. The checkpoint […]
Mar 14, 2014 - DUI/DWI by Seth Bloom
As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Slidell Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, February 6, at an undisclosed location in Slidell. The checkpoint will begin […]
Feb 28, 2014 - Local Issues by Seth Bloom
Bloom Legal would like to take this time to wish everyone in New Orleans and the surrounding areas a happy and safe Mardi Gras! Please note that New Orleans Municipal Court will be closed from […]
Feb 21, 2014 - Local Issues by Seth Bloom
The ramifications of a traffic ticket far exceed court costs and fees, which can add up and become very costly. When you are convicted of a traffic violation this goes on your driving record and […]
Jan 27, 2014 - Local Issues by Seth Bloom
City Council passed the following ordinances last week to some mixed reviews. Many people have complained in recent years about the old ordinances being hard to enforce, specifically the ladder-height to curb placement. The City […]
Jan 26, 2014 - DUI/DWI by Seth Bloom
After you are arrested for drunk driving, a whole legal process is set in motion. We explain the steps of this process in our video on Criminal Procedure 101, so you can better understand exactly […]
Jan 24, 2014 - DUI/DWI by Seth Bloom
Although most people are generally familiar with the term bail bondsman, the details and mechanics of the process are often misunderstood. After being arrested, a person may be given the option of posting a bail, […]
Jan 17, 2014 - DUI/DWI by Seth Bloom
If a police officer suspects that a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the officer will administer various test, starting with a field sobriety test, and then possibly moving on to a […]
Jan 9, 2014 - Drugs by Seth Bloom
Check out our new Video Blogs on our BloomLegalTV channel! New topics discussed are: Marijuana Laws No Refusal DWIs License Suspensions and more If you or someone you know gets arrested in the Greater New […]
Jan 2, 2014 - Local Issues by Seth Bloom
The kick-off tonight starts at 7:30pm (Central) between the Oklahoma Sooners and Alabama’s Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Starting at 4pm in the French Quarter, there is the Super Bowl Fan Jam with activities […]