Fraud is a very serious federal crime. If you've been charged with health care fraud or other white collar crimes, your first step may be to contact an attorney. In cases like these, a strong defense can help you protect yourself and your loved ones from the media,...
Month: January 2014
Two arrest in Baton Rouge on drug charges
Being charged with drug use or trafficking is serious; it can impact your home, social, or work life in an instant. Drug offenses stay on your record and can make it difficult to find work, and it can bring shame on a family. If you've been charged with drug crimes...
Man accused of murder in Baton Rouge
A murder charge can immediately change your life. Even if you haven't been proven guilty, you may still have to deal with backlash from those who assume you are. Media coverage and bias could cause problems for you, and that isn't fair. It's important to seek legal...
Woman claims officer committed sex offenses against her
Readers in Baton Rouge may be interested in this story released on Jan. 20. According to the news, a Sorrento police chief has been accused of sexual assault; she allegedly claims that the man had fed her vodka and forced her to give him oral sex during a four-hour...
Man arrested in Baton Rouge wanted for murder in Mississippi
Being accused of any crime can be frustrating, but when you're suspected of murder, you may want to look into your legal rights immediately. Murder and similar charges have some of the most serious penalties, so it's important to begin developing a strong defense as...
Winner of
If you've been charged with a drug crime, you know that they can be serious. In many cases, drug offenses can lead to penalties like fines and even time in prison. One interesting story about drug charges cropped up in the news from Jan. 2. Baton Rouge-based readers...
DWI charge lands a man in jail in Baton Rouge
Being accused of driving drunk might make you a little upset, but usually, it's best if you cooperate with police. If you refuse a BAC test or breathalyzer test, don't worry; you have a right to refuse, and it doesn't mean you're guilty. If you're charged with a DUI,...
Program to benefit homeless children investigated for fraud
Baton Rouge readers who have been accused of white collar crimes may be interested in knowing that, while these are serious charges, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from unfair or unlawful activity. If you're charged with fraud, you may want to speak...
Optometrist indicted in fraud case in Baton Rouge
White collar crimes are serious, and they are normally charged at the federal level. Things like fraud can land you in prison or leave you with high fines and penalties that take years to pay back. According to a Dec. 19 news release out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, an...
Baton Rouge-based men accused of child sexual abuse
Sexual assault or sex crimes are terrible things to be charged with. In some cases, you may be charged for a crime without the right evidence, and in those times, you may be able to better defend yourself against allegations of child sexual abuse that you didn't...