According to recent reports, a federal investigation resulted in the largest seizure of methamphetamine ever conducted by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies participated in serving the federal search warrants against nine men, who were...
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Louisiana man facing murder charge
A 34-year-old man was indicted for a murder charge on April 13. A grand jury in Bossier Parish indicted the Shreveport man for the murder of a 33-year-old woman from Haughton. The woman's dead body was discovered in a truck that was parked in a Haughton pasture on...
Man convicted of killing roommate
On April 9, a jury in Louisiana found a man guilty of second-degree murder after deliberating for less than two hours. As a result of the Livingston Parish jury's decision, the 25-year-old accused man now faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. An incident on...
Ex-NFL player accused of running Ponzi scheme
Football fans in Louisiana might be interested to learn about charges that were recently filed against former New York Giants cornerback Will Allen. On April 6, a Boston federal court revealed that the Securities and Exchange Commission had filed a complaint against...
The stages of a criminal case: Don’t stand for rights violations
When you're facing charges for a crime, you need to understand what you're going to be going through in the future. You need to have protection and a defense from the start, so you don't make a mistake that ends up costing you the case. At the beginning, you'll be...
The provisions of Louisiana rape laws
Evidence showing a crime was committed doesn't prove a defendant's guilt. The state must tie the defendant with the alleged crime while satisfying every provision of the law. Criminal defense attorneys challenge prosecutors' claims to obtain a reduction or withdrawal...
Why is a federal tax agency involved in money laundering cases?
Personal and business income is taxable by federal, state and local governments. Louisiana taxpayers try to reduce tax burdens by taking advantage of all possible deductions and credits. The Internal Revenue Service is also well aware people try to cheat the tax...
First-time DUI offenses in Louisiana and your future
A DUI or DWI is treated very seriously in Louisiana, and even your first offense can have lasting repercussions. Because of the potential for first-time offenders to go to jail, defending yourself is vital in this state. One reason the state takes drinking and driving...
Former Louisiana pastor charged with 13 sex offense counts
Louisiana prosecutors are quick to pounce on individuals suspected of harming children. Allegations don't have to be proven before defendants accused of child sexual offenses suffer consequences, like a pre-trial loss of freedom or full-blown media attention. An...
What are some unusual ways to be charged with sex offenses?
When you think of a sex offender, what do you see? Perhaps you think of someone who has raped an unwilling person, or you think of a person who is part of a child pornography ring. While doing these things can certainly be classified as sex offenses, there are also...
