There is no state in which drunk driving is legal or even looked upon favorably. However, that does not mean that drunk driving is treated equally in every state. Different states have different rules and regulations when it comes to drunk driving, including what the...
Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Law Blog
Do I have to take a sobriety test if I’m pulled over?
America is a free country, and every American citizen has rights that they can exercise if necessary. Many people are familiar with their right to remain silent, for example, if they are charged with a crime. We have all heard in countless movies and shows how...
Legal defense for DUI accusations
Drunk driving is not a crime that law enforcement officials take lightly, and it is not an accusation that you should take lightly either. Being convicted of a DUI or DWI in Louisiana can cause your license to be suspended or even land you in jail. You may be facing...
Take action in your defense when accused of sex crimes
If you are ever accused of a crime of any kind, it is important to take quick and decisive legal action in your own defense. However, it is perhaps even more important to take such action when it comes to sex crimes. This is partially because sex crimes have a serious...
Never underestimate your legal defense options
If you are accused of a crime in the United States, it is important that you remember that you are innocent until proven guilty. No matter how dire the circumstances seem, you have options for your legal defense that could have you acquitted, and even if you are not...
What is white collar crime?
The phrase "white collar crime" can be a bit difficult to understand, especially because it is not technically an official criminal defense such as homicide or assault and battery. Much like the two aforementioned charges fall under the umbrella of "violent crimes,"...
Drug possession is a criminal charge
There are not many crimes for which you can be convicted simply for possessing something. Most criminal cases involve the use or intent to use an object. For example, you can be accused and convicted of assault and battery with a deadly weapon, but you are not going...
Woman accused of DUI after fatal accident
If you are accused of a DUI or DWI offense, it is imperative that you take action in your defense as quickly as possible. If you do not act quickly, you could have your driving privileges revoked in just over two weeks' time. Of course, if you are convicted of a drunk...
When consensual sex can still be considered rape
In most cases of sexual assault and rape, the concept of the crime is pretty straightforward. If at any point one of the parties refuses or expresses a desire not to engage in any sexual acts, then the sexual act becomes rape. As long as sex is consensual and both...
Legal defense for white collar criminal charges
While they may not feature as prominently in movies and televisions shows and even the media, white collar crimes can still be serious crimes with steep legal consequences. Reports of murder and drug charges continue to filter through news outlets and into the living...
