Serious crimes mean serious punishments. For many, murder is considered the most serious and heinous crime, making it an extremely overwhelming and stressful situation for those facing a murder charge. Being accused of murder could significantly alter the life of the...
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Understanding underage DUI laws in Louisiana
As we get older, our responsibilities tend to increase. At the age of 16, residents in Louisiana and elsewhere are entrusted to operate a motor vehicle. At the age of 21, individuals can legally consume alcohol. While there are milestones for certain privileges, this...
Baton Rouge woman facing contractor fraud charges
When an individual is accused of a crime that relates to his or her job, this can tarnish his or her reputation. In addition to facing penalties for criminal allegations, a person could endure harm to their personal and professional reputation based on the allegations...
Initiating a defense against fraud allegations
Fraud is often considered to be when an individual intentionally misrepresents a material fact, and with this knowledge of falsity, induces another to act, causing that person to suffer injury or damages. These acts of deceit or trickery can be very damaging to those...
Woman faces attempted murder charges after grocery store incident
Misunderstandings between people in Louisiana occur all the time. Sometimes they are minor bumps in the road of life, and people quickly get over them. Other times they are more serious, leading to verbal arguments in which one or both sides feels angry or insulted....
What are the effects of a blood alcohol content level of 0.08?
Louisiana is a state known for its celebrations. Whether it is Christmas, New Year's Eve or Mardi Gras, people will toast to the season with a drink and a cheer. However, it is important that those who choose to drink this time of year do so responsibly. This is...
What should I do or not do at a DUI checkpoint in Louisiana?
You may have noticed that police show increased presence on Louisiana roadways at certain times of year. That is because drunk driving crashes tend to spike around particular holidays like Fourth of July weekend, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day....
What are some possible defenses to drug possession charges?
Sometimes a person in Louisiana is just in the wrong place at the wrong time when a crime they are not involved in allegedly takes place. This can be the case with certain drug offenses, such as drug possession. In situations like this, it is good to have an...
Police officer accused of payroll fraud, falsifying tickets
Police officers are important members of the community, upholding the law and making Louisiana a safe place to live. Therefore, when a police officer is accused of a crime, it can have a very detrimental effect both in the life of the officer and his or her reputation...
What are insurance fraud investigators looking for?
Like almost everyone, you are probably on the lookout for ways to improve your financial situation. This may mean hunting for bargains, cutting back on expenses and finding ways to bring in a little extra cash. If you are a Louisiana business owner, you know the...
