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Baton Rouge's high murder rate will reportedly be a focus in the coming year. According to Baton Rouge Police, unofficial estimates indicate the city's murder rate rose slightly in 2012. Over the course of the year, 67 people were murdered within city limits, which is...
One of the aspects of criminal defense that can be a real challenge to deal with is what happens outside the courtroom. The reality is that there is a court of public opinion which can reach its own judgment before a criminal case is even tried. This can lead to...
A New York woman accused of killing Crowley businessman Gary Kergan back in 1984 reportedly arrived in Baton Rouge last Thursday after being extradited. The 47-year-old Astoria woman was arrested in New York earlier this month. The woman was reportedly booked in East...
Earlier this month, a 44-year-old man was acquitted of forcible rape in connection with an incident last year. The jury unanimously acquitted the man after a two-day trial that was largely based on testimony from the alleged victim and the defendant. According to the...
One of the most well-known federal judges has recently weighed in on what he thinks about sentencing older sex offenders to what he calls "superlong sentence[s]." Judge Richard Posner is urging other judges to be very conscious about their sentencing when dealing with...
In order to be convicted of a crime, Louisiana prosecutors must show that a suspect committed the actions they allege and that the actions constitute a crime. Prosecutors must provide sufficient, credible evidence, because they must meet a high burden: "beyond a...
A DUI conviction carries serious penalties, and no one in Louisiana wants to go to jail, pay fines or lose driving privileges. But with the holidays come the increased risk of DUI charges, and Baton Rouge residents can save themselves a lot of trouble by taking some...
Regardless of what the so-called "court of public opinion" assumes from the outset about sex-crime allegations, prosecutors need evidence to convict anyone of a sex crime. Evidence must also be obtained in the proper manner as well as prove beyond a reasonable doubt...
Recently, a drug crimes case has arisen in Louisiana. The case involves a 50-year-old man from Mooringsport. Reportedly, on Tuesday, the man was driving a motor vehicle along Highway 169 in Caddo Parish. Police then pulled the man over in connection to an alleged...
Authorities can be very aggressive in their enforcement efforts against health care fraud. Serious criminal charges can be brought against an individual if he or she is accused of such fraud. This can be seen in a health care fraud case that has recently arisen in...
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