Can a Lawyer Get Me Out of Jail?

The beautiful and historic city of New Orleans draws many tourists and visitors year-round. There's plenty of things to do in town , and there are also famous events such as Jazz Fest and Mardi Gras that bring thousands of people to the area. During these festivities, it's common for tourists to be arrested for public drunkenness or disturbing the peace.

Public drunkenness charges in New Orleans are serious. Without the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands local Louisiana law , you could face serious consequences. Public intoxication and disorderly conduct in New Orleans can result in a hefty fine and up to six months of jail time.

When visiting New Orleans, be mindful of your behavior to avoid legal trouble. If you are arrested, contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to get help with posting bail.

The two most common reasons for tourist arrest in New Orleans are public intoxication and disturbing the peace. People enjoying festivals underestimate the alcohol laws and the amount of disturbance they can cause before police intervene.

The French Quarter in New Orleans is famous for its open-container laws, but this rule isn't a free pass for drinking and partying in public without consequences. The open-container lawssay that you can carry and consume alcoholic beverages in public as long as they aren't in a glass or bottle. You must carry them in plastic or styrofoam cups. However, if you drink too much and start causing trouble in public, the police won't hesitate to arrest you.

In addition to public drunkenness charges, tourists are often arrested for blocking public passage, causing excessive noise, using offensive language, or fighting. All these fall under the category of disturbing the peace. As a general rule, try to avoid huge crowds in public and be careful with alcohol consumption while spending time in public in New Orleans.

If you are arrested in New Orleans, it's essential to contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights and help you manage posting bail.

Louisiana law requires judges to set a bail amount for each offense, and the jailed individual must pay the bail amount in cash or purchase a bail bond. An attorney can assist you in navigating this process.

At the Law Office of Lance J. Robinson, we have more than two decades of experience with criminal offense and injury cases in New Orleans. We have successfully worked on over 2,400 cases, many involving tourists from out-of-state. Contact our law firm for a free no-obligation consultation at (504) 465-0101.