Driving under the influence carries significant penalties in Louisiana, and being convicted of drunk driving can have life altering consequences. It's important to understand what the law has to say about driving while intoxicated. From the very beginning, certain...
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Do first-time offenders have to go to jail for drug charges?
The government takes a harsh stance on drug crimes. When the police catch someone with controlled substances, the penalties can alter the course of a person's life. Whether an individual goes to jail for drug charges depends on the details of the case and how the...
Murder and mental illness have complicated relationship
The Louisiana public often assumes that people accused of murder or other violent crimes are mentally ill. In reality, mental illness increases a person's vulnerability to violent crimes. Conditions like schizophrenia cause people to fear what is not real and not...
Types of business fraud: a rundown
Business fraud can include crimes employees commit or crimes people commit against businesses. In nearly every case of business fraud in Louisiana, the purpose is to steal money from the business, employees or customers. These are six main types of business fraud....
What are the possible penalties for prostitution in Louisiana?
Prostitution is illegal in Louisiana for both buyers and sellers of sex. Any form of compensation in exchange for sex is illegal. Oral and anal intercourse also count as sex. Louisiana could charge you with a crime even before the act happened if you agreed to the...
Overcharging in criminal prosecutions is on the rise in Louisiana
There are many rules meant to protect people in Louisiana and the rest of the country from unethical actions by prosecutors and police officers. The main one is the Bill of Rights, while others result from court rulings and precedents; for example, law enforcement...
Common types of healthcare fraud in Louisiana
Many people consider white collar crimes such as health care fraud to be victimless crimes. Yet, health care fraud costs companies and patients billions of dollars every year. With so much money at stake, federal and state governments will take health care fraud...
Explaining money laundering
There are numerous ways to make money illegally in Louisiana, but money coming from illegal means has a drawback. It's difficult to spend large amounts of it without running afoul of the government. Making large purchases - like a house or a car - without a visible...
Potential DWI consequences in Louisiana
In the state of Louisiana, it is illegal for you to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. However, the consequences of a DWI can vary depending on the circumstances. Higher levels of intoxication, additional offenses and prior charges can impact the outcome of...
Prison and fines possible for misdemeanor sexual battery
The laws in Louisiana take sexual contact without consent quite seriously. A charge of misdemeanor sexual battery places you at risk of incarceration and financial penalties. Although a conviction comes with consequences, you would not be labeled a sex offender or...