Fraud typically involves a person or group of people attempting to obtain money through illegal means or means that misrepresent true intentions. When a person is accused of fraudulent activity, serious charges could result, which could also lead to serious...
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Are you facing problems in college that are alcohol related?
Do you know that many Louisiana college students and others throughout the nation say that they experienced peer pressure to drink alcohol within days of their arrivals on campus? If you can relate to that, you may have firsthand experience with some of the...
Understanding what constitutes a felony DUI
In Louisiana and other states across the nation, it is clear that drivers should not be under the influence of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. Despite this knowledge, many drivers fail to uphold this obligation to drive safely. Thus, when a motorist is...
What is money laundering?
Earning money, no matter the amount, often causes a person to become protective of it. For some, this means investing it, and for others it might mean using it immediately to pay bills. No matter how the money is used, individuals often seek to protect their earned...
Driver of head-on crash faces DUI and vehicular homicide
Having a drink or two here and there is typically not an issue. For those of legal drinking age, it is expected that one will drink responsibly. However, this can look different from one person to the other, as alcohol tolerance can vastly change from one person to...
Studies show binge drinking is popular in Louisiana colleges
If you are a student at a Louisiana college or university, you likely look forward to enjoying the free time you get to spend with friends. After all, the rigors of collegiate academics can be stressful and tiring, and it's only natural that you would be eager for...
Defense options for drug possession charges
Whether it is a search following a traffic stop or a search initiated after a search warrant is issued, when a person is found to be in possession of a controlled substance, this could result in serious drug charges ensuing. This situation is very serious, as being...
What is possession with the intent to distribute?
Whether it is during a search subsequent a traffic stop, during the search of a residence or a search of one's person, if a person is found in possession of an illegal substance, this could lead to a drug charge. Depending on the circumstances and the details of the...
Don’t face white collar crimes alone
Being a public official comes with a lot of duties. Whether they are newly sworn in or have been in office for years, their work and interactions are carefully looked at. If any of these actions are questioned with speculation of criminal activities, the public...
The elements of bribery
Receiving gifts and thank you gestures are not rare in our society. They seem like generous acts that are relatively harmless; however, when completed in certain settings or between or among certain individuals, this can be viewed as a problematic situation. In some...
