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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...
Louisiana categorizes illegal drugs in Schedules from I to V based on their potential for harm. The penalties for possession of these controlled substances vary based on the specific drug, the amount and other factors. Review the legal consequences for Louisiana drug...
After a natural disaster tears through an area, the destruction can be massive. With that said, destroyed buildings and bodily injuries are not the only damages that occur. When there is a hurricane or flood, it often leaves people vulnerable or desperate, and as a...
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...
From LSU to Loyola University, Louisiana has some excellent colleges for students to obtain four-year degrees. With annual tuition regularly costing tens of thousands of dollars, though, students often need financial aid to turn their academic dreams into reality. If...
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,...
Louisiana Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) laws state that if an adult motorist has a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more, he or she committed a crime. With that information, if you consume alcohol, you might wonder about the safety of drinking any amount and then...
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