There are many different legal penalties that individuals who are convicted of white collar crime may face, but most convictions result in at least some time in prison and monetary penalties as well. It is these monetary penalties that are perhaps the most significant...
Month: November 2015
Three charged with drug crimes in Louisiana
There are primarily two different classifications of criminal activity: misdemeanors and felonies. Both types of crimes are extremely serious, and they can both leave lasting impressions on your social status, job prospects and more, but felonies are undoubtedly the...
Helping Louisiana residents take advantage of their rights
One of the most important parts of the criminal justice system is having a complete understanding of your rights. Many people who are accused of murder do not fully know what they are and are not entitled to, and this can sometimes land them in trouble with the law....
When consensual sex can still be illegal
There are many different sex crimes recognized under the law, and most people are familiar with a great deal of them. Many of the sexual acts that are treated as crimes involve sexual contact or familiarity between two people that is non-consensual, meaning that there...
Legal penalties of an identity theft conviction
Often, we talk about white collar crime in terms of fraud or embezzlement, indicating theft or trickery designed to steal money from a large company or corporation. It is important to remember that many different criminal acts fall under the umbrella of white collar...
Man pleads not guilty to killing of Louisiana officer
Make no mistake: first-degree murder is one of the most serious criminal charges that any person can face in any state in the country. If you or anyone you know finds himself or herself facing first-degree murder charges, then it is imperative that you seek legal...
Legal defense is extremely important for sex crimes
There are many different criminal acts that are punishable offenses under United States law, including things like possession of drugs, fraud and more. Certain crimes, those in which the victim is always an individual or number of individuals, fall under the umbrella...
Louisiana man facing fifth DWI offense
For the vast majority of criminal offenses, there is a compounding degree of severity when it comes to consequences. This means that consequences of being convicted of a particular offense, such as drunk driving, three times will be much more severe than the...
Legal defense for Louisiana drug crimes
Many people are familiar with the most notorious and perhaps dangerous drugs on the streets: substances like marijuana, heroin and cocaine. While these drugs carry perhaps the harshest penalties for a conviction of any related crime, they are not the only drugs that...
Helping Louisiana residents defend against white collar crime
Anyone can face unexpected charges of fraud. When money suddenly goes missing, especially from large groups or corporations, people want to know what happened to it, and they will often stop at nothing to recover it. Unfortunately, this sometimes means recovering...