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If you are a current college student, you likely rely on some amount of student loans or scholarships to help you pay for your education. After an arrest for a drug crime, you may wonder how this mistake could affect your eligibility for student aid. The impact of a...
When the police arrest you, it’s very stressful and frightening. It can be easy to panic and make a potentially costly mistake. If you can keep calm and remember what you should and should not do, you can maximize the odds that your attorney will be able to help you...
When a law enforcement officer finds drugs in your possession, your charges depend on a number of factors. The classification and the amount of the drug pave the way for how a court proceeds. One of the heftiest charges the court may levy against you is trafficking....
Everyone knows that having a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) on your record can have consequences that will follow you for the rest of your life – including lost education opportunities and fewer career prospects. A DWI conviction is serious business,...
Whenever a big storm hits, it leaves a lot of work for contractors to do in its wake. Unfortunately, unscrupulous individuals tend to follow disasters, just looking for homeowners and insurance companies to take advantage of. The Contractor Fraud Response Team is...
Drug and alcohol-related charges have the potential to create significant long-term consequences for many individuals. Students and other residents of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area facing drug or drunk driving charges must fully understand their rights under the law...
Title 18 of the United States Code, the part of federal law the deals with most criminal matters, is long. In its pages, you are likely to find criminal offenses ranging from embezzlement to murder. One offense, wire fraud, may be easier to commit than you realize. ...
Crimes committed during college years can have an impact that lasts far beyond a four-year term. In some cases, drug crimes, assault, DWI and other criminal charges can result in: Expulsion or suspension from school: The institution's disciplinary board has the power...
Baton Rouge has a drug court program designed to help offenders who struggle with substance use disorder. The 19th Judicial District Court Adult Drug Court strives to provide court-supervised recovery and prevent future involvement in the criminal justice system....
When a Louisiana law enforcement officer stops your vehicle and suspects you may be under the influence, he or she may administer a breath test and charge you with driving while intoxicated. A Louisiana DWI conviction means substantial criminal penalties, including...
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