A police officer needs probable cause to pull you over. Likewise, during a stop, an officer needs probable cause to search your car. If an officer asks for your permission to search your car, you do not need to agree. In fact, merely asking for your consent may...
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How does a prosecutor prove something is paraphernalia?
While people create some objects specifically for drug-related activities such as growing, transporting, compounding, injecting or inhaling controlled substances, other objects that may perform these same functions also have legal uses. Drug paraphernalia is illegal,...
Could handlers affect the actions of a drug sniffing K9?
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...
What are robbery charges?
The most basic definition of robbery is a theft accomplished by the use of force. Robbery is considered a violent crime and is taken seriously by the criminal justice system. Robbery charges are serious criminal charges that can carry steep penalties and consequences...
The accused have options against drug trafficking charges
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...
What accused individuals can do about a drunk driving charge
Drunk driving charges can be devastating to the daily lives of those who have been accused of driving under the influence and are facing a DUI charge in the Baton Rouge area. It is important to know how to defend against these charges so that the accused individual...
What is mail fraud and how you can you defend yourself?
Many people misunderstand the serious nature of white collar crimes. Because these types of crimes lack an element of violence, many people underestimate the steep penalties that can come with a conviction. If you are facing allegations of any type of white collar...
What are the elements of first-degree murder?
Being accused of murder involves severe allegations and could result in a defendant enduring harsh penalties for the rest of or a large portion of life. It is important to take these charges seriously by not only understanding the charges, but also the defense options...
Asserting a defense against murder charges
There are very few things that are more serious than being accused of murder. These allegations alone have enough power to tarnish a person's reputation permanently. No matter the situation or criminal past of the accused, it is vital to take these accusations...
Penalties associated with copyright infringement
Inspiration can come from the work of others. Individuals in Baton Rouge and other cities across the nation may use the works of others to help guide them. Whether it is at the workplace, at home or at school, doing this is almost natural and a rather innocent act....