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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...
No offense may set off a more negative response in society than a crime against a child. The media often reflects public sentiment when reporting alleged child sexual abuse cases and prosecutions are aggressive. Consequently, East Baton Rouge defendants accused of sex...
If you're have been charged for crimes like homicide or murder, you have every right to defend yourself. Without a strong defense and an experienced legal representative by your side, a murder charge could force you to spend decades in prison. Your situation may mimic...
In addition to traditional punishments like fines and imprisonment following a criminal conviction, some Baton Rouge, Louisiana, defendants suffer the added penalty of asset forfeiture. A government may confiscate what it feels are ill-gotten gains with a...
Sex offenses are taken seriously by the law, even years after the offenses allegedly took place. Hearsay and degrading or circumstantial evidence may not be enough to convict an alleged criminal, though, and it shouldn't be enough. According to an April 7 report, a...
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