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How Sex Offender Registration Works Under La. R.S. 15:542
Louisiana’s registration statute, La. R.S. 15:542, requires people convicted of designated sex offenses to register with law enforcement where they live, work, and attend school. This is not a one-time form. Registration means ongoing, in-person reporting of your address, your employment, your vehicles, and, in the internet age, your online identifiers, meaning email addresses and…
The 10-Year Lookback: How Louisiana Counts Your Prior DWIs
Before anything else, understand the lookback window. Louisiana counts prior DWI convictions within ten years when deciding whether your new arrest is a second, third, or fourth offense. That window generally excludes time you spent incarcerated, so it can stretch further back than people expect. A guilty plea you entered in Baton Rouge City Court…
First-Offense DWI in Baton Rouge: What Happens Next and How to Fight It
You got pulled over coming down I-10, or maybe leaving the bars near LSU on a Friday night. You blew, or you refused. You spent a night you’d rather forget at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, and now you’re holding paperwork you don’t fully understand and wondering whether your life just changed. Take a breath….
Rozas Law Firm Welcomes Ken Mayeaux and the Mayeaux & Associates Team
Rozas Law Firm is pleased to welcome attorney Ken Mayeaux, along with the attorneys and staff of Mayeaux & Associates L.C., to our firm. The transition will take place during July and August 2026. It brings together two Baton Rouge legal teams that share a commitment to helping immigrants, individuals and families navigate challenging legal…
Can You Legally Drive While Taking Over-The-Counter Drugs in Louisiana?
Navigating the Intersection of Over-the-counter Medication and Driving We’ve all experienced those moments when a headache or congestion strikes, and we instinctively reach for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs like Sudafed to find relief. However, what happens if you need to get behind the wheel? Are you allowed to drive while under the influence of OTC drugs…
Legalities of Medical Marijuana in Louisiana
Since 1978, legislation on the legalization of medical marijuana has been constantly changing throughout the United States. As of April 2022, there are nearly 30,000 registered citizens in Louisiana using marijuana for medical reasons. With the recent legalization of smokable marijuana for medical use, it is pertinent to go over the current legalities of medical…
Is Drug Trafficking a Violent Crime?
Although many people believe that drug trafficking is the same thing as drug dealing, the law defines the terms differently. In fact, most states don’t have a law that specifically mentions drug dealing, and instead use other terms for the various drug offenses under which people are charged. Though laws vary from state to state,…
