Driving under the influence is a serious charge in Louisiana. If you are convicted, you could face a variety of penalties. However, there are certain defenses that could be used in your case. One might be stronger than others depending on the situation. Not given the...
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What are Louisiana’s laws pertaining to heroin?
All drug charges carry serious repercussions in Louisiana. However, those surrounding heroin are, perhaps, the strictest. This is what to expect if you face a variety of heroin-related charges. Louisiana heroin laws explained Heroin possession charges can be handed...
How misunderstandings and conflicts can have major effects
Misunderstandings happen every day. However, how you handle or react to them can mean the difference between a productive conversation and an altercation. If you find yourself in the midst of conflict, without proper control, there may be legal repercussions in the...
Ways Social Security fraud can be committed
Once you reach an age where you can retire in Louisiana, you'll likely begin receiving Social Security benefits. While these benefits are often based on the income that a person has throughout their lifetime, there are acts that are sometimes committed to increasing...
Defending yourself after a second-degree murder charge
Sometimes, mistakes can happen that could result in taking the life of another person in Louisiana. If you're facing a second-degree murder charge, the consequences that you face could mean spending years in prison. It's important to understand some of the details of...
Possible defenses for embezzlement charges
Individuals face embezzlement charges when they steal funds and property their employers, the federal government or other entities trust them to oversee. In Louisiana, embezzlement is a misdemeanor involving property worth less than $750 but rises to a felony or...
Criminal prosecution possible for doctors who assist suicide
Louisiana specifically labels helping someone commit suicide as a criminal act. Physicians, nurses or other caregivers may be vulnerable to accusations of criminal assistance of suicide if they administer lethal doses of medications to extremely ill people close to...
Setting apart third-degree murder from similar crimes
Although it's not as common as first- and second-degree murder, you could be charged with third-degree murder in some circumstances in Louisiana. Many states typically use manslaughter for the same type of crime as third-degree murder; manslaughter is the act of...
What are the cocaine laws in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, the laws about cocaine use and possession are strict. Cocaine is one of the most dangerous street drugs because of the other drugs dealers can cut it with. For example, fentanyl is being used to cut cocaine, and less than a dime size of fentanyl is...
Police errors that could get your charges dismissed in Louisiana
Police officers in Louisiana are held to a high standard and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. When they make mistakes, you can suffer serious consequences like a jail term and hefty fines and could even destroy other areas of...