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As most Baton Rouge residents know, a person who is convicted of murder can face serious penalties such as a long prison sentence or even the death penalty. People accused of this sort of crime, or even an attempted murder, should secure experienced legal...
The name "white collar crime" conjures up images of corporate boardrooms or executive offices, but in fact the category of white collar crimes can encompass a wide variety of working environments. Essentially, white collar crimes include any non-violent crimes...
Many drug cases involve a person who is arrested at a traffic stop or some other encounter in which police find drugs in the person's possession. However, often what police and prosecutors really want to do is not to arrest typical drug users, but to break up the...
We often hear the terms "involuntary manslaughter," "first-degree murder," and voluntary manslaughter, whether it's on television shows or in the newspaper. The distinctions between these terms are usually lost on the average person but they can make a world of...
A 16-year-old's birthday party turned tragic last week when the 49-year-old father of the birthday boy mistakenly fired his gun, striking and killing the young man. The boy left his home in the morning to visit a friend's house on North Harrells Ferry Road in...
Aggravated assault is an assault which yields greater punishment from the law based on its severity. Several factors determine whether an assault will be heightened to an aggravated assault. These include the state and profile of the victim, the intent of the...
Tax evasion is when a person or a company purposefully underpays its taxes. This applies to both people and companies. A distinction should be made between tax mistakes and tax evasion. For tax evasion, clear intent needs to be shown. The processing of taxes can be...
Manufacture of illicit drugs is a felony which may lead to heavy fines and severe jail time. Both state and federal law contain a provision dealing with the issue of drug manufacturing. Those selling specialized equipment or merely providing assistance may also be...
Statutory rape is classified as any act that involves sexual relations taking place with someone that is underage or below the specified age of consent. This is classified as rape because someone under the age of consent cannot legally give their consent to a sexual...
Identity theft and fraud entail all those activities where a person's personal data is obtained and used without their permission for nefarious means. In almost all states it is considered a crime for a person to unlawfully acquire and misuse another's personal...
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