by Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law | Mar 31, 2015 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
A DUI or DWI is treated very seriously in Louisiana, and even your first offense can have lasting repercussions. Because of the potential for first-time offenders to go to jail, defending yourself is vital in this state. One reason the state takes drinking and driving...
by Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law | Mar 27, 2015 | Firm News, Sex Offenses
Louisiana prosecutors are quick to pounce on individuals suspected of harming children. Allegations don’t have to be proven before defendants accused of child sexual offenses suffer consequences, like a pre-trial loss of freedom or full-blown media attention. An...
by Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law | Mar 23, 2015 | Firm News, Sex Offenses
When you think of a sex offender, what do you see? Perhaps you think of someone who has raped an unwilling person, or you think of a person who is part of a child pornography ring. While doing these things can certainly be classified as sex offenses, there are also...
by Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law | Mar 19, 2015 | Firm News, Murder & Other Homicide Crimes
The state of Louisiana extracted a heavy price from a New Orleans defendant for the death of a police officer’s wife. The man spent most of his adult life in prison after a conviction for a murder. State officials determined last year the defendant did not shoot...
by Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law | Mar 17, 2015 | Firm News, Murder & Other Homicide Crimes
Protecting your innocence during an investigation is of the utmost importance. Making sure that charges against you are valid and legal is another thing that you need to do. It’s not fair to be accused of a crime as serious as murder or a homicide without all...
by Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law | Mar 12, 2015 | Firm News, Sex Offenses
Prosecutors respond to intense social and media pressure to obtain convictions for certain Louisiana crimes. The public makes judgment calls and clamors for punishment, often as soon as a defendant is charged — whether allegations are true or false. Not only...
by Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law | Mar 9, 2015 | Drug Charges, Firm News
Louisiana is strict with drug offense laws, making it possible for even a first-time offender to face serious penalties like large fines or prison sentences. Cases involving the possession of, distribution of, manufacturing of or trafficking of drugs can easily be...
by Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law | Mar 5, 2015 | Firm News, White Collar Crimes
Louisiana business executives and other employees may buy and sell stock in companies that employ them. The practice becomes a white collar crime when insiders act on material information that is not publicly known. Insider trading also includes tipping off someone...
by Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law | Mar 3, 2015 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
Getting accused of a DUI can put you in a precarious position. If you drive for work, you could be at risk of losing your job. If you need your vehicle to take your kids to school or to get to activities, these things could be impacted as well. So, what do you do if...
