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Why Knowing the Law Matters We’ve all heard the phrase, “I didn’t know that was illegal!” — but in Louisiana, that statement carries no legal weight. Whether you’re dealing with traffic laws, property issues, contracts, or criminal matters, not knowing the law doesn’t excuse you from following it. This fundamental…

In a recent Louisiana Court of Appeal decision, a case involving a police shooting during an arrest attempt highlighted the complexities of qualified immunity for law enforcement officers. The case, Marshall v. Sandifer, centered around Ervin Marshall, who was shot by a state trooper while attempting to evade arrest. The…