Algero Law Blog
Power of Attorney or Interdiction: What is the difference and which do you need?
Do you have a loved one that was injured in an accident and can no longer take care of themselves? Maybe your mom, dad, grandma,
DUI: What you need to know
Most people have had one too many and gotten behind the wheel. In fact, on average, a convicted drunk driver has driven drunk 80 times before his or her first arrest. Let’s set the scene. It’s a Friday night and you were at your favorite local watering hole with some friends. You had a couple drinks and you decided to go home. First thing you should always do, is take an Uber, Lyft, taxi, or call a designated driver. This is ALWAYS the safer and cheaper option. However, if you do drive under the influence, you need to be aware of important information.
Bail or bust: Should you post bail?
Imagine that you are at home when you get a call from a friend or family member asking if you can bond them out of jail. Before you bond your friend or family member out of jail, you should know what entails. Posting bail for someone is often stressful but if you are prepared, it can greatly reduce the amount of stress the process creates.
Arrests, Convictions & the 2nd Amendment
Can you own/possess a firearm after a felony conviction? Federal Law prohibits the ownership or possession of a firearm if you have been convicted
Grand Theft Auto VI: SWLA
Carjacking is the intentional taking of another person’s motor vehicle that occurs when the driver or passenger are present. This is only the first difference
Name Changes: Paperwork, Bureaucracy, and Headache
There are many scenarios wherein people need to change their name or the names of their loved ones. The most common scenario involves people who
Changing Directions: A Case for a Modern and Empirical Approach to Pretrial Detention and Bail In many jurisdictions within Louisiana, Bail is set by a