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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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