Evidence is just as important to a criminal defendant's case as it is to prosecutors. It's essential for a defense attorney to enter a white collar crime case as soon as a Louisiana defendant suspects or knows he or she will be charged. Early retention of legal...
Month: June 2014
Man faces 7 years in prison for drunk driving crash and fatality
A Louisiana district judge determined that a man should serve seven years in prison for a fatal crash that took place in September 2012. Authorities say that the woman who became the victim in the accident was driving a 2013 Lincoln on La. 73 when the man tried to...
No motive revealed by police after Louisiana murder arrest
East Baton Rouge defendants face no greater challenge than when they are accused of taking someone's life. In Louisiana, a murder conviction can lead to lifetime imprisonment or a death sentence. Any criminal allegation that involves death is a homicide charge, but...
Man accused of rape in Louisiana claims he wasn’t involved
This June 15 report out of Louisiana reports that a man has been arrested in relation to the kidnapping of two alleged victims in two separate cases that took place near Tigerland. Those people were allegedly taken to other remote locations before being raped,...
Diabetic defendant charged with Louisiana DWI crash will appeal
The accuracy of a test can mean the difference between freedom and a conviction for a Baton Rouge criminal defendant. A driver with a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 percent or higher is intoxicated, according to Louisiana law. Sometimes, a health condition can...
8 arrested on Louisiana Medicaid fraud scheme
If you're accused of being part of a fraud scheme, your life could be at risk. There are often times when federal crimes are punished with prison sentences or heavy fines that could impact you for many years to come. That's why you should make sure that your fraud...
Ex-Baton Rouge officer charged with repeat sex offenses
Sex crime charges can dramatically affect a Louisiana defendant's future and wipe out a long-sought, hard-earned reputation in the blink of an eye. The public is quick to judge, especially when alleged sex offenses involve children. In response, the state prosecutes...
Baton Rouge center of drug busts
If you've been charged with a crime in Baton Rouge, you probably already know how important it is to protect yourself against the allegations. Charges like drug trafficking or other drug-related offenses can result in convictions with prison sentences and other...
Louisiana teen, cousin convicted of rape to spend life in prison
In Louisiana criminal cases involving several defendants, it is common for one or more accused individuals to agree to help prosecutors. The defendant who turns "state's evidence" is highly motivated to cooperate. Helping the state obtain convictions can be rewarded...