Spouses and significant others are often the first ones looked at by law enforcement when a death occurs, especially if there are no third-party witnesses to the event. Pressure by law enforcement can be brutal and often results in changed stories and false...
Month: March 2014
6 people arrested on drug charges in Baton Rouge
Recently, six people were arrested when they were found in possession of synthetic marijuana in Baton Rouge, according to police. These drug offenses could lead to jail time or other fines or punishments for the people involved. It's important that a strong defense is...
24-year-old convicted of 3 murders in Baton Rouge
When someone is charged with murder, it's likely that the media will follow the case closely. This could present a problem, as it could be very difficult to get a fair trial. Criminal defense attorneys work diligently to ensure their clients receive a fair and...
Baton Rouge men arrested after sleeping outside gas station
If you're charged with a drug crime, it's important that you have someone on your side in court. In this peculiar case, two men were found sleeping a car, and now they face drug offenses, even though they were doing nothing wrong when police investigated their...
Woman accused of Medicaid fraud in Louisiana
If you've been charged with a crime, you should know the problems that can result from the charge. Your reputation and livelihood could be on the line, and fraud charges could get you thrown into prison if you're convicted. A March 6 report shows how easily the news...
Teen suspected in murder in Baton Rouge
If you've been charged with a crime like homicide or murder, you may want to consider your options. A murder trial can quickly become biased by media coverage, and it's important for both parties to be heard without preconceived notions of what happened. A March 3...
Sharper faces two rape charges from Louisiana
Readers in New Orleans might have heard about this revelation in a rape case involving two woman in New Orleans and the former NFL safety Darren Sharper. Sex offenses are taken seriously in Baton Rouge, both for those accused of it and those who are suffering because...
Marijuana plants found in Louisiana lead to arrests
If you've been charged with a drug crime or know someone who has been, this news about two people being charged with the cultivation of marijuana may be of interest to you. Marijuana cases are always interesting, because the drug is now legal in some states and...
Triple murder case heads to court in Baton Rouge
Murder is a serious charge, and it can land you in jail or worse in Baton Rouge. Despite the fact that the media takes control of these cases, it's vital that everyone involved is heard without bias. If you're familiar with this case, you might recognize the triple...