Fraud is often considered to be when an individual intentionally misrepresents a material fact, and with this knowledge of falsity, induces another to act, causing that person to suffer injury or damages. These acts of deceit or trickery can be very damaging to those...
Month: December 2017
Woman faces attempted murder charges after grocery store incident
Misunderstandings between people in Louisiana occur all the time. Sometimes they are minor bumps in the road of life, and people quickly get over them. Other times they are more serious, leading to verbal arguments in which one or both sides feels angry or insulted....
What are the effects of a blood alcohol content level of 0.08?
Louisiana is a state known for its celebrations. Whether it is Christmas, New Year's Eve or Mardi Gras, people will toast to the season with a drink and a cheer. However, it is important that those who choose to drink this time of year do so responsibly. This is...
What should I do or not do at a DUI checkpoint in Louisiana?
You may have noticed that police show increased presence on Louisiana roadways at certain times of year. That is because drunk driving crashes tend to spike around particular holidays like Fourth of July weekend, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day....
What are some possible defenses to drug possession charges?
Sometimes a person in Louisiana is just in the wrong place at the wrong time when a crime they are not involved in allegedly takes place. This can be the case with certain drug offenses, such as drug possession. In situations like this, it is good to have an...
Police officer accused of payroll fraud, falsifying tickets
Police officers are important members of the community, upholding the law and making Louisiana a safe place to live. Therefore, when a police officer is accused of a crime, it can have a very detrimental effect both in the life of the officer and his or her reputation...