Too many Louisiana residents forget that they have rights, and that they are innocent until proven guilty. This is important to remember for all crimes, but it's arguably most important when it comes to drug crimes for two reasons. First, police have very specific...
Month: March 2016
What is the BAC limit in Louisiana?
Among the most notorious crimes is Driving While Intoxicated. A great deal of the public stigma that surrounds DWI charges is the idea that those who choose to drive drunk are taking a risk with other people's lives, and that their irresponsibility could be fatal for...
Drug charges could lead to the death penalty
If you have ever thought that drug charges are a laughing matter, think again. Louisiana law takes drug crimes very seriously, with first offenses often bringing hefty fines and serious time in jail as punishment. However, what may surprise you most about the...
Sex crimes and the death penalty
There are many different crimes that are punishable under the law, but sex crimes are undoubtedly among the most well-known and serious. In fact, some might argue that the only crime that holds a more serious stigma in society than sex crimes such as rape is murder....
Legal assistance may help in homicide cases
If you have been accused of a homicide crime in Louisiana, it is very important that you remain calm. Fear and anxiety are obviously understandable responses, but you have very important rights that you must take advantage of, such as the right to remain silent and...
White collar crimes do not mean white collar culprits
There are many different types of criminal activity, and thanks to Hollywood and TV shows, people are familiar with many of them. Crimes such as sexual assault, armed robbery and murder are very prevalent within the public consciousness in Louisiana, and indeed all...
I’ve been accused of identity theft. What should I do?
When the phrase white-collar crime is thrown around, many people immediately tune out, believing that, because they do not work a white-collar job, they will never need to worry about white-collar crime. The truth is that white-collar crime is not only reserved for...
Is marijuana legal in Louisiana?
Marijuana is easily one of the hottest and most controversial social and political topics in the country at the moment. A drug that was once widely considered to be extremely dangerous (and given the legal consequences to match) is now gaining popularity as a medical...