from what i can tell new orleans still refers back to the french law of napoleonic code. but for the life of me i cant find out what it actually is. all i can find from wiki, yahoo and a few others is that its a law that refers to persons, things and actions. ive heard from several people that its a law that allows cops to make up laws as they go to arrest you for pretty much anything they want (supposedly within reason). although i know cops will do what they want i have a hard time believing that people would let a law like that stay in place... so my question is does anyone know what it actually is as fact, not just what you've heard from some kid trying to sound smart. if it actually is what ive heard it is, my trust in mankind will have dwindled even more.