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Costs of Driving Drunk
Why getting a DWI is not a drunk driver’s only concern A DWI (or impaired driving) is not just a criminal conduct concern. Punitive or exemplary damages loom large when an impaired driver injuries third parties and passengers. Imagine you are driving home after...
Social Media Discovery
Social Media: how a simple picture of you smiling can cost you thousands of dollars Social media accounts are an ever more growing part of peoples’ lives. In todays world, Individuals will have multiple social media accounts, such as Facebook, TikTok, Twitter,...
Sentencing Guidelines
How is a criminal sentence determined in federal court? Long before Black Lives Matter it was recognized that there were disparate sentences being handed out in the United States Federal Courts. Sentences varied from region to region, state to state,...
Legal Research Tool For Non-Lawyers
What is the easiest way to research Louisiana law at no cost? The Louisiana Legislature has an excellent website that can keep you abreast of the law as it develops, as well as a good starting place for the current law. Simply plug in www.legis.la.gov into your...
Senator Claitor’s Appearance on WRKF Radio
Senator Claitor had an recent appearance on WRKF radio. In this show, Senator Dan Claitor and Rep. Steve Carter reflect on three terms in the Legislature as they depart office after 12 years at the Capitol. Listen to the full show on WRKF.org. ...
5 Things We Advise Our Clients About Social Media Use
5 things we advise our clients about social media use: 1. Be aware of it. Opposing counsel will look at your social media. Be mindful of everything that you post on any of your social media accounts and refrain from posting any information that might be relevant to...
Baton Rouge Taxpayers Affected by the Department of Corrections?
Baton Rouge taxpayers, check out this editorial describing how the Department of Corrections may be affecting you. Our Views: Have taxpayers been cheated by a culture of corruption at the Department of Corrections? Originally Reported by the Advocate...
Changes Coming to the Supreme Court?
It seems unlikely. The Washington Post reported that the Supreme Court will continue to prohibit televising of Supreme Court hearings despite public desire. Justice Alito, who before taking the bench argued for having hearings televised, has...
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Law Office of Dan Claitor
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6513 Perkins Road, Suite 102
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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6513 Perkins Rd, Suite 102, Baton Rouge, LA 70808