Sexual laws in the United States are strict, and may lead to several years in prison. Sexual assault is a crime in which the victim is subjected to unwanted sexual contact. Assault crimes may range from groping to rape, and the sentencing varies accordingly. The exact...
Month: July 2016
Drug trafficking laws in the U.S.
Drug problems are on the rise in the United States, and the government has implemented strict measures to control this issue. Drug laws in the U.S. penalize anyone who is involved in the production, transportation or selling of banned substances. The punishment...
Fight smart, not hard
With Baton Rouge continuing to occupy a frenzy of media attention, it is becoming more and more evident how a minor altercation between two people can escalate rapidly and change the course of lives. These life-changing and serious consequences don't just involve...
Understanding tier 1 sex offenses
If you have been charged with any manner of sexual misconduct or offense, then you should know the impact this will undoubtedly have on the rest of your life. It can be salvation to see the charge not stick and avoid conviction. That is why a strong defense is...
A different state of acceptance
Throughout the US, many states have made major moves to accept the relevancy of marijuana as a therapeutic or medicinal drug, not only one of recreation and a potential intoxicant. The laws have become far more lenient in many states. However, in Louisiana, state laws...
When independence day becomes tragically ironic
Three-day weekends equate to relaxation and merriment to many. The merriment often includes alcohol consumption, perhaps more than in other occasions when there's less travel, fewer gatherings and less of a compulsion to celebrate with wild abandon. However, with...
A white collar charge for a blue collar worker
White collar crimes often bring with them images of wealthy executives, cyber crimes and insider trading accusations. But when you consider yourself a blue collar worker and you catch wind that you may be under federal investigation for activity you are involved in,...
Two wrongs don’t make a right
There are numerous reasons why someone might commit a murder. Maybe they feel they were driven to it; maybe it was an unintentional result of a punishment in a game. Perhaps the victim incited so much rage in another person that the person temporarily lost his or her...
Louisiana cocaine use blows up
Drug use and societies general perception of drug use are two volatile things. Laws based upon perception are being tested and are changing along with everything else. Drug addiction is a disease, and it is being recognized as such. However, even simple possession has...