Criminal Defense

Criminal charges can be handled at either the state or federal level, depending on the nature of the alleged offense. Understanding the differences between federal and state cases is important, as they involve distinct laws, processes, and challenges.  Choosing a...

Self-defense laws are designed to protect people who need to defend themselves or others from harm. In Louisiana, understanding when it is justifiable to use force is important to stay within the boundaries of the law. Reasonable belief of danger In Louisiana, using...

You’ve likely heard of alibis as an element of legal proceedings. An alibi can be a powerful piece of evidence, but it simply isn’t always enough to help someone prove their innocence in a Louisiana criminal case. Alibis as a defense to criminal charges An alibi is a...

Many strained marriages in Louisiana end in divorce, and while these spouses cannot get along, they may still be able to navigate a settlement with a minimum of discord. However, some spouses can turn on their partners and deliberately accuse them of abuse during the...

In the pursuit of brotherhood, some people in fraternities find themselves entangled in a web of dangerous hazing rituals that can have serious consequences. When these initiation practices spiral out of control, the legal fallout may include criminal charges or civil...

In Louisiana, driving under the influence is a serious offense, especially if it leads to a fatal accident. When a DWI accident results in a fatality, the legal consequences can escalate significantly. The question often arises whether a DWI accident that causes a...

Criminal charges can escalate from a local level to a federal level under certain circumstances. Understanding how this transition occurs is important because federal cases differ significantly from their local counterparts. 1. Cross-state criminal activity One common...

In Louisiana, if a person is accused of having committed a crime, their property can be seized through civil forfeiture. These seizures are designed to penalize people who commit crimes with law enforcement taking the property accrued through those criminal...