Ask The Sheriff
As citizens, it’s our responsibility to know and obey local laws. But sometimes we have questions about those laws that can’t be readily answered. Submit your questions and find answers to others questions right here.

FOX29 has teamed up with Sheriff Tony Mancuso to answer your questions and dispel the myths about laws and law enforcement.

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Ask The Sheriff - Can I park in handicap using just my handicap ID?
I forgot my handicap tag, can my handicap ID card be sufficient to park in handicap spot?
Ask The Sheriff - Can a minor be given alcohol by the parents?
It was disturbing when I heard that a minor can be given alcohol if in the residence and if the parents are the givers. Is this true?
Ask The Sheriff - My neighbor was caught with marijuana last week.
My neighbor was caught with marijuana last week. Why are they not in jail or have to pay a fine?
Ask The Sheriff - When riding a bike which side of the street do you ride on?
When riding a bicycle on a street/highway, which side of the street/highway are you supposed to be riding on according to Louisiana law?
Ask The Sheriff - Wearing a mask while driving
Is it illegal to wear a mask while driving?
Ask The Sheriff - Neighbors smoking a drug
I recently saw my neighbors smoking a drug out of a water bottle, who should I call in this situation?
Ask The Sheriff - Wearing life jackets in a boat
What is the law about wearing life jackets in your boat?
Ask The Sheriff - Illegal to dump dead animals
Is it illegal to dump dead animal insides and bodies on a road where kids have to wait for the bus?
Ask The Sheriff - Gun in car or truck
Is it against the law to carry a hand gun in your car or truck?
Ask The Sheriff - Shooting firearms in rural area
Is is legal to shoot firearms in a rural area?
Ask The Sheriff - No Trespassing sign
With a no trespassing sign on your property, what is considered legal if someone trespasses?
Ask The Sheriff - Cell phone while driving
Using your cell phone while driving...has this law passed?
Ask The Sheriff - School bus loading on 5 lane road
Does all traffic in both directions have to stop for school bus unloading on a 5 lane road such as Sam Houston Parkway?
Ask The Sheriff - School zone at the old Lake Charles Boston
Is the school zone law enforced at the old Lake Charles Boston School?
Ask The Sheriff - Number of stars a sheriff wears
What is the criterion for the number of stars that a sheriff wears?
Ask The Sheriff - Hit and run
Can someone receive a ticket for hit and run in they never hit anyone? Supposedly they pulled out in front of someone that caused an accident.
Ask The Sheriff - Drive and aluminum boat
How old do you have to be to drive an aluminum boat?
Ask The Sheriff - Horse riding after dark on road
Is it illegal to ride horses after dark on the road?
Ask The Sheriff - Deck of crime stopper cards
Where can I purchase a deck of crime stopper cards for Louisiana cold cases?
Ask The Sheriff - Jeep with both doors off
Is it legal for Jeep Wranglers to drive with both doors off?
Ask The Sheriff - Is it legal to carry a handgun in a vehicle?
Is it legal to carry a handgun in a vehicle?
Ask The Sheriff - Lap Belts only
I have some old cars that do not have seat belts - only have lap belts.  Do I have to install seat belts in them?
Ask The Sheriff - Turning left at private drive
May you turn left at a private drive in no passing zone?
Ask The Sheriff - Boat license age
How old do u have to be before you get a license to operate a boat?
Ask The Sheriff - Age limit for kids in boat
Is there an age limit for kids to ride in a boat?  I have a 2 year old son and I was wondering if it's legal for him to ride in a boat if he has a life jacket on?
Ask The Sheriff - Train horns on truck
Is it illegal to have train horns on your truck and what fines could you get for having them?
Ask The Sheriff - Car seats for kids
 What's the law on requirements for car seats for kids?
Ask The Sheriff - Prescription drugs when traveling
I know when you are traveling somewhere i know you should have all your prescription drugs in their original bottles but what about vitamins?   I put all my different vitamins in a daily planner so to speak. I take more than one kind. Do you have to bring those pill bottles when you travel also?
Ask The Sheriff - Ordering "legal pot" online
I was looking online and saw a website about legal pot and it said it’s not against the law to order online. I was wondering if it is true?
Ask The Sheriff - Concealed weapons permit
Since 2005, I have been deemed totally and permanently disabled from work related injuries. I'm ex-military and ex-law enforcement.  I can't protect myself any more. How may I apply for a concealed weapons permit?



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