Being accused of a violent crime can carry significant hardships when compared to nonviolent crimes. These allegations can immediately tarnish one's personal and professional reputation, making it challenging to go back to one's normal life following the criminal...
Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Law Blog
Are you facing charges of identity theft in Louisiana?
You undoubtedly never wanted to find yourself accused of a crime. Of course, like many others who never had such a desire, you have nonetheless found yourself in hot water with the authorities. Now, you must work to understand the allegations you face and your options...
Louisiana man arrested for contractor fraud
Eventually, we all hire another party to complete a task for us. This might be to construct something, make repairs or even complete our taxes. When individuals hire an individual or company to complete these tasks, they not only believe that this party has the...
Consequences for refusing to take a breath test
When individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere get pulled over, they often want the stop to be over with. Many hope to get off with jut a warning; however, others are faced with a more serious fate. While this could look like a traffic ticket, if an officer suspects that...
What is drug trafficking?
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...
Drug impairment testing is not foolproof
Determining whether a driver is impaired by alcohol seems relatively easy. Often, police can smell alcohol on a driver's breath, but a test of a driver's blood alcohol concentration is usually the per se indicator of impairment. A driver with a BAC of .08...
Helping you initiate a criminal defense against fraud charges
There are many deceitful acts that could land individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere in hot water. Whether it stems for an individual's place of employment or not, being accused of fraud can be detrimental to one's personal and professional reputation. The impact of...
Staying safe while going out in college
While in college, you and many other students in Louisiana undoubtedly want to obtain a quality education and also have a good time. After all, college is the first time many young people are away from their parents and can truly make their own decisions in certain...
Medicare fraud and potential civil and criminal penalties
There comes a time in some individuals' lives where he or she is required to submit claims to the federal government. This may seem like a menial task, however, the details provided by those living in Louisiana and elsewhere are taken at face value. While human error...
What are the potential penalties for drug possession?
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...
