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A man from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has appeared in court and pleaded guilty on charges of insider trading. The man previously worked for the Shaw Group in his position as an executive for the company. According to reports from the prosecution, they think that he...
Evidence is just as important to a criminal defendant's case as it is to prosecutors. It's essential for a defense attorney to enter a white collar crime case as soon as a Louisiana defendant suspects or knows he or she will be charged. Early retention of legal...
A Louisiana district judge determined that a man should serve seven years in prison for a fatal crash that took place in September 2012. Authorities say that the woman who became the victim in the accident was driving a 2013 Lincoln on La. 73 when the man tried to...
East Baton Rouge defendants face no greater challenge than when they are accused of taking someone's life. In Louisiana, a murder conviction can lead to lifetime imprisonment or a death sentence. Any criminal allegation that involves death is a homicide charge, but...
This June 15 report out of Louisiana reports that a man has been arrested in relation to the kidnapping of two alleged victims in two separate cases that took place near Tigerland. Those people were allegedly taken to other remote locations before being raped,...
The accuracy of a test can mean the difference between freedom and a conviction for a Baton Rouge criminal defendant. A driver with a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 percent or higher is intoxicated, according to Louisiana law. Sometimes, a health condition can...
If you're accused of being part of a fraud scheme, your life could be at risk. There are often times when federal crimes are punished with prison sentences or heavy fines that could impact you for many years to come. That's why you should make sure that your fraud...
Sex crime charges can dramatically affect a Louisiana defendant's future and wipe out a long-sought, hard-earned reputation in the blink of an eye. The public is quick to judge, especially when alleged sex offenses involve children. In response, the state prosecutes...
If you've been charged with a crime in Baton Rouge, you probably already know how important it is to protect yourself against the allegations. Charges like drug trafficking or other drug-related offenses can result in convictions with prison sentences and other...
In Louisiana criminal cases involving several defendants, it is common for one or more accused individuals to agree to help prosecutors. The defendant who turns "state's evidence" is highly motivated to cooperate. Helping the state obtain convictions can be rewarded...
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