Each year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services surveys tens of thousands of Americans 12 and older to monitor drug use. The 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows information about nationwide use of illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco. The...
Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Law Blog
Don’t just accept a DUI conviction in Louisiana
Have you been accused of driving under the influence? If so, you could be facing the backlash from your friends and family, colleagues and the justice system. A DUI or DWI in Louisiana is a very serious crime that has a number of heavy penalties. Fortunately, you're...
Baton Rouge man with violent past charged with old murder
In some cases, under defined conditions, a person may not be charged after a set time passes following the commission of a crime. Statutes of limitation ensure police and prosecutors base criminal cases on evidence that hasn't lost its conviction potency in some way...
Environmental crimes: Defending yourself in Louisiana
Have you been accused of a Louisiana environmental crime such as dumping trash into a lake? These kinds of charges can get you into a lot of trouble with the government as well as with local and national environment protection agencies. You may not have done anything...
What defenses are effective for second-degree murder?
A Baton Rouge defendant may agree to plead guilty or no contest, an acceptance of punishment but not blame, to criminal charges. Without one of these pleas, prosecutors are forced to prove beyond a jury's reasonable doubt that an illegal act was committed. All...
Drug trafficking charges: Your right to innocence in Louisiana
Have you been accused of dealing or smuggling drugs in Louisiana? Your alleged crime shouldn't be used to make you feel like you have to answer police when they ask you questions or that you're already assumed guilty when you're not. You have a right to have your...
Personal damage caused by Louisiana embezzlement charges
Baton Rouge grocery store clerks and financial officers for corporations have similar duties. Both have permission to handle the employer or customers' money. Embezzlement is a crime involving theft by a person entrusted with caring for property, whether that involves...
What are the criminal tiers for sexual offenses in Louisiana?
According to the Louisiana State Police, there are several types of sex offenses you could be charged with. Sex offenses against minors is one. These offenses are considered to be criminal offenses against the victim under the age of 18. This does not include...
Stolen car report leads Louisiana deputies to huge drug crop
Illegal drug cultivation or manufacturing charges often include evidence of possession and drug-making ingredients, because charges may not be valid when one element is missing. A Louisiana defendant can be in possession of drugs with no intent to manufacture or...
Louisiana: Murder capital of the United States
Being charged with murder is something that will forever change your life. You need to protect yourself and defend your reputation while you fight those charges. Unfortunately, Louisiana as a state has a poor reputation for violence that could play against you in...
