Drunk driving is a serious criminal charge that can lead to many legal penalties, and depending on the circumstances, you could face multiple charges in addition to a DUI. Obviously, a DUI is a serious offense that can change your life, with hundreds of dollars in...
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What are Louisiana’s penalties for drunk driving?
When it comes to drunk driving, the law does not take matters lightly. To some, choosing to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while intoxicated is only a few steps away from opening fire with a gun in a crowded area. This is because motor vehicles are extremely...
There is more to a homicide case than just the trial
If you have been accused of murder or homicide in Louisiana, there is undoubtedly a great deal on your mind, not the least of which is how you will defend yourself legally against the charges. Especially if the evidence is stacked against you, you will need strong...
Sex crimes are not as simple as you may think
When it comes to sex crimes, you might be amazed at how many acts are illegal in the eyes of the law. For most, a sex crime is when one person forces unwanted sexual contact on to another person; we often hear the phrase "no means no." While this is undeniably true,...
Louisiana sobriety checkpoint results in two arrests
The holidays are here, and while it is a happy time of year for most in the United States, it is also a time for the authorities to ensure that people do not get too carried away with their festivities. With so many citizens reconnecting with friends and family, it is...
Louisiana has relatively strict DUI laws
If you are at all familiar with DUI laws, you probably know that the laws vary from state to state in many different aspects. There are some aspects of DUI law that are ubiquitous across all states, such as the minimum BAC level of 0.08, but there are far more...
Don’t let circumstantial evidence condemn you
While there is a legal defense for nearly every type of crime and circumstance, there are certain issues that can make it extremely difficult to claim innocence. For example, if you are accused of sexual assault and investigators find traces of semen matching your DNA...
Consensual sex is not always legal
Many people believe that the law regarding sexual assault and other sex crimes is very clear; the phrase "no means no" is often repeated, implying that if one party does not consent to any kind of sexual activity, then forcing that individual to engage in said...
The difficulties of defending from white collar crime charges
Many white collar crimes involve the extensive use of computers, often hacking into databases and obtaining information used to steal money, corporate plans or even identities. Because many of these fraudulent crimes require the use of computers, much of the country's...
Helping Louisiana residents defend against drug charges
When it comes to drug charges, law enforcement officials only care about how much you had insomuch as they can make your charges and legal penalties more severe. Some people may think that because they were only in possession of a small amount of some controlled...
