When officers stop a vehicle for a traffic violation or are questioning motorists and passengers following a motor vehicle accident, the officers will likely conduct investigation by questioning the driver. By gathering this evidence, law enforcement might have enough...
Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Law Blog
What factors are used during sentencing?
Facing a serious charge, such as murder, is difficult to navigate. Many times, a person's life and reputation are on the line when they are charged with homicide; thus, many defendants seek to overcome the potential penalties by initiating a defense against the...
Illegal use of weapons charge
Owning certain weapons, such as a gun, is considered to be a highly valued right in the United States. However, owning this or any other type of weapon comes with responsibilities. These weapons cannot be used anywhere for any reasons at any time, and the failure to...
Defending against white-collar crime allegations
For the most part, we have good intentions when we carry out various acts in our lives. Whether it is at home, school, work or in the general public, we seek to do well onto others. However, some things are carried out with bad-faith, often seeking to selfishly...
What is insider trading?
We all hear that investing is a good idea. And when it comes to trading stocks, one often thinks of the investments they could make by taking these steps. However, buying and selling stock can be complex and confusing for some, fearing that they might be the next one...
Baton Rouge’s pretrial diversion program
Facing criminal charges does not always mean going to trial to avoid serious penalties. For those facing certain charges, such as drug crimes, without a criminal history, it is possible to go through a pretrial program to avoid the criminal consequences that could...
Things to know before you submit to a Breathalyzer test
If you were driving home after a night on the town with friends and a police officer stopped you on suspicion of intoxication, you might not be the least bit worried if you knew you only had imbibed a single alcoholic beverage. In fact, if you enjoyed your beverage...
Georgia fugitive arrested in Louisiana for drug crimes
Being suspected of a crime does not always mean that a person will be arrested and charged for that crime. However, if a person knows that they are suspect and seeks to evade the police, whether they believe they are innocent or not, this makes them a fugitive. This...
Asserting a strong defense throughout a murder case
Whether it is through social media, public awareness or through their own knowledge, individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere are well aware how serious a murder charge is. As a previous post highlighted, in the state of Louisiana, a person facing a murder charge could...
Louisiana is tough on marijuana possession. College students, beware.
If you thought you were going to set up camp in a dormitory at Southern University or LSU and have the time of your life rolling a few joints and partying with friends, you may be quite surprised to learn Louisiana has some of the strictest marijuana laws in the...
