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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
If you've been pulled over and the officer suspects that you're driving under the influence in Louisiana, there's the possibility that you'll be asked to take an alcohol breath test. But how accurate are these tests, really? Can you trust an alcohol breath test? You...
Investors in Louisiana likely wish to see honest returns and doubtfully want to learn they suffered losses based on false advice or information. They most assuredly don't want to learn their investment portfolio is worthless due to an advisor or broker's illegal...
You might not realize it, but mailing drugs is illegal no matter what your intention is. According to the United States Postal Service, the only people who can mail controlled substances are those registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or anyone...
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