Violence on a Louisiana city street killed one man and injured four others. The Orleans Parish drive-by shooting in February 2011 was followed by a series of events that led to a young man's arrest and a murder charge. The defendant and two other men allegedly fired...
Month: February 2015
Does Louisiana have mandatory minimum sentencing?
For drug crimes, Louisiana does have mandatory minimum sentences. Certain crimes may go without prison sentencing, while others have minimum sentences by law. For example, if you're found in possession of over 10,000 pounds of marijuana and are convicted of a drug...
Sex offense convictions and the Louisiana sex offender registry
Many Baton Rouge defendants focus on immediate hardships caused by criminal charges like the humiliation of an arrest, police questioning, bail conditions, family disruption, media attention and the prospect of going to trial. These are legitimate concerns defense...
What is insurance fraud?
A white collar crime can be any crime involving lying, stealing or cheating. The Federal Bureau of Investigation coined the term in 1939 and uses it to define crimes of fraud within the government and businesses. Scams in particular are common white collar crimes that...
What can happen if you’re pulled over for DWI in Louisiana
A traffic stop in East Baton Rouge Parish may occur because a police officer suspects a driver is impaired. A series of events follows. The list can be relatively short or quite long, depending on whether the officer feels there is reasonable cause to make an arrest....
What is Louisiana’s black homicide rate?
Louisiana has been known to be home to more homicides than many other states, and this has recently been found once again to be true. According to a report from January 21, Louisiana has the 5th highest number of black homicides in the United States. The study shows...
Defend yourself against environmental crime claims in Louisiana
When you're accused of a crime, the most important thing is making sure those accusations affect your life as little as possible. You may be able to protect your reputation by "lawyering up" or by refusing to speak to police without a representative. Being accused of...
Louisiana man accused of DWI fatality hours after posting bail
Experience can be tremendously beneficial in some situations, like parenthood and job interviews. However, the last thing a Baton Rouge criminal defendant wants is a judge to say "Haven't we already met?" A Louisiana man recently was freed on bond after being charged...