There are many different crimes that are punishable under the law, but sex crimes are undoubtedly among the most well-known and serious. In fact, some might argue that the only crime that holds a more serious stigma in society than sex crimes such as rape is murder....
Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Law Blog
Legal assistance may help in homicide cases
If you have been accused of a homicide crime in Louisiana, it is very important that you remain calm. Fear and anxiety are obviously understandable responses, but you have very important rights that you must take advantage of, such as the right to remain silent and...
White collar crimes do not mean white collar culprits
There are many different types of criminal activity, and thanks to Hollywood and TV shows, people are familiar with many of them. Crimes such as sexual assault, armed robbery and murder are very prevalent within the public consciousness in Louisiana, and indeed all...
I’ve been accused of identity theft. What should I do?
When the phrase white-collar crime is thrown around, many people immediately tune out, believing that, because they do not work a white-collar job, they will never need to worry about white-collar crime. The truth is that white-collar crime is not only reserved for...
Is marijuana legal in Louisiana?
Marijuana is easily one of the hottest and most controversial social and political topics in the country at the moment. A drug that was once widely considered to be extremely dangerous (and given the legal consequences to match) is now gaining popularity as a medical...
Facing DUI charges after Mardi Gras? We can help
Mardi Gras has come and gone, and while Louisiana's biggest party is always a chance to let loose and have some fun, it is also a time for drivers everywhere to be a little bit more careful. Unfortunately, Mardi Gras has a history of too many drivers getting behind...
Accidental deaths can still be crimes
When it comes to the loss of life, there are many different laws governing many different aspects. This is largely due to the innumerable amount of ways in which one human being can be responsible for the loss of another's life, either directly or indirectly. Of...
No arrest is impossible to defend against
One of the biggest problems with drunk driving allegations is that many people feel as though they are doomed from the very beginning. For most criminal charges, there is a person accusing you of a crime, and you must defend yourself based on the allegations; this...
Defending yourself from sex crime allegations
The world of computers and the Internet has certainly brought up many new problems for the law as it pertains to sex crimes. With young teenagers all over the world sending lewd or graphic pictures across the web, it is becoming increasingly difficult to interpret how...
Criminal accusations can harm public officials
We often talk about white-collar crime through the context of monetary or financial loss of large corporations. Many white-collar crime cases involve fraud, embezzlement, bribery, extortion and more, with large companies alleging that an employee or group of employees...
