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Louisiana DWI Defense in 2026: La. R.S. 14:98, the 30-Day OMV Window, and the First Steps After a Stop

Louisiana DWI charges are governed by La. R.S. 14:98 and the related provisions of Title 14. A separate administrative driver's license suspension process runs through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles with a 30-day window to request a hearing.

June 10, 2026Read

Louisiana Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: 2026 Window, One-Year Prescription Trap, and Common Pitfalls

Louisiana's general personal-injury prescription is one year under LA C.C. art. 3492, the shortest in the nation alongside Tennessee and Kentucky. Louisiana uses civil-law terminology (prescription, not statute of limitations) and follows pure comparative fault. Government claims require notice through LA R.S. 13:5106 et seq.

June 4, 2026Read