Author: Sebastian uzcateguileon

If you got arrested once in New Orleans and now you’re staring at two different court dates — one at Municipal and Traffic Court, one at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (Tulane & Broad) — your first reaction is probably: wait, isn’t that illegal? Isn’t that double jeopardy? It’s a fair question. It’s also one […]

If you’ve never been to 727 S. Broad Avenue before, the first thing you’ll notice is that it doesn’t look like the courthouse you’re picturing. There’s no marble staircase, no dome, none of the grandeur you’d expect from watching TV. It’s a squat, practical government building tucked just off the Broad Street corridor, sharing a […]

Why the First 24 Hours Control the Entire Case Every Orleans Parish felony matter is decided, in large part, before the accused ever sees a courtroom. The intersection of Tulane Avenue and Broad Street houses the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, the Magistrate Section, and the Orleans Justice Center — the three institutional pressure points […]

When you find yourself navigating the criminal justice system, your mind immediately races to the evidence, the charges, and the high stakes of your future. It’s entirely natural to focus on the black-letter law—what the statute says, what the police report alleges, and what constitutional rights apply. However, experienced defendants and seasoned legal professionals know […]