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Many people mistakenly believe all criminal charges for killing involve intent. Homicide is often equated with murder but it refers to any death caused by another person, not necessarily a death that was meant to happen. A defendant charged with first-degree murder is...
Imagine trying to do the right thing following an accident that took place. Maybe you left the scene and returned before police arrived and decide to tell them, or you turn yourself in after hitting a mailbox or causing other damage. You'd expect them to accept your...
Medical billing mistakes can be interpreted as a crime by federal investigators hoping to uncover wrongdoing. The U.S. government is highly sensitive about the misuse of taxpayers' money, sometimes to the point where every billing error seems like potential health...
Being accused of sex offenses can seriously impact your life, which is why you need to defend yourself as soon as you learn about the accusations. You could lose your job, have trouble with your family or have difficulty fitting into your normal social circles. In a...
Sometimes, neither prosecutors nor criminal defense attorneys dispute a crime took place. Evidence may place a Louisiana defendant at a crime scene at the time of a murder. Proof of being present is not evidence a defendant intended to cause or took part in a murder....
When an accusation of murder or attempted murder is made against you, you may wonder if you have any real rights. It might seem like everyone is against you, but that isn't the case. A murder charge can impossible to overcome, but with the right defense, you can...
The last thing a Baton Rouge defendant needs following an arrest is to make a difficult legal situation worse. Trying to cover up evidence may be tempting. Taking this action is not advisable or legal. Louisiana State Police arrested the same woman twice in April. The...
If you are facing a drunk driving charge, then you need to know the facts about defending yourself. You need to know that the police must follow strict procedures when testing you for your blood alcohol content and when searching or seizing your property. Drunk...
Baton Rouge employees can be accused of serious crimes for actions they didn't realize were illegal. While ignorance of the law is no defense against charges for white collar crimes, in the course of regular business, it is possible for a worker to be involved...
Being charged with a serious crime can affect every aspect of your life. When the charge is murder, though, the penalties are some of the most severe. It's important for people to remember that when charges are filed against someone, it does automatically mean the...
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