Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Law Blog
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...
The accused have options against drug trafficking charges
Louisiana drug trafficking charges are serious criminal charges which can result in serious penalties and consequences for accused individuals. Any types of drug charge should especially be taken seriously but drug trafficking charges can result in stiff prison...
What accused individuals can do about a drunk driving charge
Drunk driving charges can be devastating to the daily lives of those who have been accused of driving under the influence and are facing a DUI charge in the Baton Rouge area. It is important to know how to defend against these charges so that the accused individual...
What is mail fraud and how you can you defend yourself?
Many people misunderstand the serious nature of white collar crimes. Because these types of crimes lack an element of violence, many people underestimate the steep penalties that can come with a conviction. If you are facing allegations of any type of white collar...
What are the elements of first-degree murder?
Being accused of murder involves severe allegations and could result in a defendant enduring harsh penalties for the rest of or a large portion of life. It is important to take these charges seriously by not only understanding the charges, but also the defense options...
