Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Law Blog

Have you ever noticed how things sometimes in happen in life when you least expect them? For instance, you may pack up a picnic and head to the lake because your weather forecast projected a bright, sunny day then find yourself in the midst of a sudden, unexpected rainstorm that leaves you dripping wet and disappointed.  

Some unexpected events can cause more than disappointment. They can prompt serious legal problems as well, such as if a Louisiana police officer pulls you over in traffic, asks you to take a field sobriety test then fails you and uses it as probable cause to arrest you for suspected drunk driving. That's why it's critical that you understand the ins and outs of such tests ahead of time and know how to protect your rights.  

Some employees are tasked with handling money, signing document and acting on behalf of the entire company. These roles not only entail huge responsibilities but are also tasks that come with much power. Misusing these powers can come with serious repercussions. Even more so, facing such allegations can have very damaging effects to the accused's professional and personal reputation.

How does Louisiana law define forgery? This white collar crime occurs when there is an intent to defraud by forging any signature, part or whole, or any writing that purports to have legal efficacy. This crime also occurs when an individual issues, transfers or possesses a forged writing with the intent to defraud and the offender is aware of the forged writing.

Being accused of a violent crime is a serious situation to be in. The penalties associated with such a crime can be severe, causing a person's present and future to be significantly impacted. Thus, it is vital to understand what can be done to reduce the criminal consequences associated with a violent crime, such as murder or manslaughter. A strong criminal defense could help reduce or even dismiss the charges against a defendant.

Most people associate self-defense as a mechanism to prevent another from causing harm. However, if the harm attempted against another is deadly, the victim of that crime can defend him or herself with deadly force. It is essentially universally accepted that a person may protect him or herself from harm under the appropriate circumstances. This is true even when such conduct or behavior would usually constitute a crime.

You'd likely be hard-pressed to find someone in Louisiana who hasn't made a poor choice that he or she later regretted at some point in life. Life is a journey and a learning experience. While we typically hope that our good choices will outweigh the bad, it doesn't always happen that way and how we react to negative consequences, as well as what types of resources we tap into to help us rebound from a bad situation may be key to rising above our problems and starting afresh in life.

You may undoubtedly find some types of situations more trying than others. For instance, if you've gone through divorce, you may consider it one of the most emotionally (and perhaps, legally) challenging experiences in your life to date. Facing DUI charges in this state or elsewhere would also probably rank high on your "difficult life situations" list. In fact, DUI convictions can have far-reaching, long-lasting negative implications. How well you're able to mitigate your circumstances may largely depend on the type of support system you build.