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If you face criminal charges, they may come from either the state or federal level. Most Louisiana crimes are also punishable as federal crimes. However, the state often handles far more cases than federal prosecutors. If there is a potential for your case to go to...
Law enforcement in Louisiana uses K9 officers to help with searches and investigations. The unique ability of a dog can come in handy to find hidden drugs, bombs and other illegal items. When using a K9, the handler watches the dog for an alert that it found...
Unlike dozens of other states, Louisiana has held a hard line on the legality of recreational cannabis. In fact, penalties for marijuana possession in the state are some of the strictest in the nation. If law enforcement has arrested you for cannabis possession, it is...
Louisiana drug trafficking charges are serious criminal charges which can result in serious penalties and consequences for accused individuals. Any types of drug charge should especially be taken seriously but drug trafficking charges can result in stiff prison...
Criminal charges can stem from a wide array of situations. For example, an unsuspecting employee could be subject to a search. Whether the search was random or based on suspicions, this search could result in the discovery of something, such as drugs, that could...
Being caught in possession of an illegal substance can be a difficult predicament. In addition to facing possession charges, law enforcement may make speculations as to why one is in possession of an illegal substance. If the quantity is large, this could lead to...
Facing a drug crime is a serious situation to be in. While these criminal allegations can range, it is possible for severe consequences to result even after a minor charge. This is because the criminal history of the accused is factored in when in the sentencing...
A traffic violation in Louisiana and other states could transpire into more charges. Facing criminal allegations is a difficult predicament to be in. This is especially true when an individual is being accused of various charges. While it may have started out with a...
There are various reasons to have a search warrant executed on a person or a place. When law enforcement in Louisiana and elsewhere suspect that a person has committed a crime, officers can take steps to uncover evidence to prove these suspicions. However, these need...
Being found in possession of an unlawful controlled substance could result in serious drug charges. However, if law enforcement suspects that a person's possession of a drug is not for personal use, he or she may face additional or more severe charges. In matters...
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