I believe it is highly beneficial to study and practice martial arts. It is good for the mind, spirit and body. It requires discipline, dedication and hard work. My journey in martial arts began with learning Taekwondo, earning a blackbelt in 1989. Decades later, I began learning Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu under Sifu [..]
Jurors are heroes. They are the people who answered the call of jury duty. They chose to support our justice system when others made excuses to get out of jury duty. When these unsung heroes willingly report for jury duty and carefully listen to the testimony, evidence and arguments, all of their beliefs and viewpoints should [..]
Introduction Anyone will tell you that polygraphs are not allowed in a court of law. This is not necessarily correct. Most courts might not allow the results of a polygraph examination. However, courts frequently admit statements obtained in the polygraph examination. This may appear to be straightforward, but it is not. Any use of a [..]
One of most common arrests is driving under the influence, also called “D.W.I.” The first and second offenses for D.W.I. charges are misdemeanor offenses. A misdemeanor is considered a “petty” offense. However, even though it is a misdemeanor, if the accused’s “blood alcohol concentration” (BAC) exceeds a certain amount, the law requires a mandatory jail [..]
Thomas “Tommy” Davenport, Jr., of Alexandria, Louisiana, received the Platinum Client Champion award from Martindale-Hubbell®. On September 19, 2017, Martindale-Hubbell® launched its new “Client Champion Award” to recognize attorneys who excel at service and representation as affirmed by their clients. Martindale-Hubble awards this exclusive recognition to lawyers who demonstrate a commitment to client service based [..]
American Registry announced and recognized Thomas “Tommy” Davenport, Jr., as one of “America’s Most Honored Professionals.” This award is the first of its kind and pays tribute to people who when ranked across professions and industries rise to the top of America’s most highly recognized professionals. Honorees are carefully selected from American Registry’s comprehensive database of publicly [..]
Thomas “Tommy” Davenport, Jr., of Alexandria, Louisiana, received the AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® for the seventh year in a row. The AV Preeminent™ rating is the highest and most prestigious designation that an attorney can receive. This rating is a significant accomplishment that is a testament to the fact that Thomas “Tommy” [..]
Alexandria, Louisiana attorney Thomas “Tommy” Davenport, Jr., received a “Superb 10.0 out of 10 Rating” by Avvo. Avvo utilizes a rating system to evaluate a lawyer’s background based on the information available in an attorney’s Avvo profile. The rating is calculated using a mathematical model, and all lawyers are evaluated on the same set of standards. [..]
Everyday, we read newspaper articles or watch television reports that place a spotlight on the failures of the criminal justice system. The most heart wrenching and devastating stories involve the poor souls who were locked in a cage, for years and decades, for crimes they did not commit. We learn of their innocence though DNA [..]
Alexandria, Louisiana attorney Thomas “Tommy” Davenport, Jr., was awarded the “Blackstone Order Award” by the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The “Blackstone Order Award” recognizes lawyers who strive to remind judges, jurors and even skeptical prosecutors that it is “Better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” Recipients of this award are [..]