Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Law Blog
Understanding Louisiana drug crimes
Louisiana imposes harsh penalties for possession and distribution of controlled substances. The consequences for these convictions depend on the type and amount of substance and other factors. Before facing a court date for this type of crime, learn more about...
Important differences between federal and state criminal cases
If you face criminal charges, they may come from either the state or federal level. Most Louisiana crimes are also punishable as federal crimes. However, the state often handles far more cases than federal prosecutors. If there is a potential for your case to go to...
Breathalyzers are often wrong
If an officer arrested you based on a reading from a breathalyzer, then you may find it interesting to learn that those tests are often wrong. Even more frustrating is that the larger machines Louisiana law enforcement uses to test your blood alcohol content at the...
2 things to know about insider trading
Insider trading is not a crime that you may hear a lot about in Louisiana. However, it has had its moments in the spotlight, such as the case of Martha Stewart in the early 2000s. It is a white-collar crime, which means that it relates to business dealings and...
Could handlers affect the actions of a drug sniffing K9?
Law enforcement in Louisiana uses K9 officers to help with searches and investigations. The unique ability of a dog can come in handy to find hidden drugs, bombs and other illegal items. When using a K9, the handler watches the dog for an alert that it found...
A DUI conviction may violate your college’s code of conduct
Few periods of life are more exciting than the college years. After all, not only does college provide an in-depth education into a subject that interests you, but it also offers a great opportunity to meet life-long friends and mentors. Still, there is a good chance...
Louisiana insurance fraud laws
When your home sustains damage in a natural disaster such as a hurricane or flood, insurance coverage should cover the costs and allow you to rebuild. However, making false or exaggerated insurance claims can result in charges of insurance fraud. If your insurance...
Conspiracy to commit mail fraud
White collar crimes do not usually make the news in Louisiana unless they involve a big name. However, that does not mean they draw less attention from law enforcement and government officials. One such white collar crime is mail fraud. Joining in a venture that has...
Understanding Louisiana marijuana penalties
Unlike dozens of other states, Louisiana has held a hard line on the legality of recreational cannabis. In fact, penalties for marijuana possession in the state are some of the strictest in the nation. If law enforcement has arrested you for cannabis possession, it is...
What are robbery charges?
The most basic definition of robbery is a theft accomplished by the use of force. Robbery is considered a violent crime and is taken seriously by the criminal justice system. Robbery charges are serious criminal charges that can carry steep penalties and consequences...
