Federal criminal investigations are serious matters, and a Louisiana resident might receive notifications from investigators. Specifically, someone might receive a notice called a target letter. The recipient may not know what a target letter is or their duties upon...
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Murder and the thoughts behind the crime
After a murder is committed in Louisiana, you might ask questions about why it happened or how the person could commit a crime that takes another person's life. While the person might not know exactly why they murdered someone, the psychology behind the events that...
How DUI convictions impact auto insurance
Driving under the influence is never a good idea. In addition to making Louisiana’s highways even more dangerous, DUI convictions also present a host of financial issues. Not only can a DUI conviction lead to heavy fines, but you will also notice an increase in your...
3 Things to know about college crimes
Fortunately, there has been a general decline in the number of crimes on college campuses. In 2018, there were almost 30,000 crimes committed on US campuses. However, that number has only declined since then. The best way for students to protect their future is to...
Drunk driving kills thousands of people each year
Drunk driving is not as common as it once was, but it still kills about 10,000 road users each year in Louisiana and around the country according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Impaired drivers claim a life every 45 minutes in the...
Ways to defend against drug possession charges
Being charged with drug possession in Louisiana can carry stiff penalties, and it's in your best interest to do everything in your power to fight those charges. The difference between winning a case or having charges dismissed versus being convicted of drug possession...
What happens if someone is caught with another person’s prescription meds in Louisiana?
As with many states, illegal drugs are wreaking havoc on families and society in Louisiana. But, what happens when the drugs are legal prescriptions that get into the wrong hands? Commonly abused prescription drugs Few people set out to develop a substance use...
How to challenge the results of field sobriety tests
Louisiana residents who find themselves pulled over by police often want to comply to have an easy time. However, if the officer thinks a person is driving drunk, they can ask them to take field sobriety tests. Sometimes, the results are skewed, and in that situation,...
The Miranda warning may stop you from incriminating yourself
One aim of the Louisiana criminal justice system is to adjudicate matters in a fair and impartial manner for those charged with crimes. At the time of a suspect's arrest, he has a legal right to refrain from answering the officer's line of questions. This right...
Woman who shot home intruder unlikely to face charges
A Louisiana mother who shot and killed a home intruder during the early morning hours of Jan. 8 will likely not be charged according to a detective from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. Police say the 51-year-old man was wearing a ski mask and carrying a snow...