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Search and Seizure in Louisiana criminal defense, and how the Ambeau Law Firm can fight for you.

DWI and DWI breath testing in Louisiana - ambeau law

Criminal intent is the central element of criminal defense - hire an attorney who understands these concepts.

Protective order defense in Louisiana

Louisiana Criminal defense attorney Jarrett Ambeau and The Ambeau Law Firm and the difference between defending 1st degree murder and 2nd degree murder charges in Louisiana

Louisiana Criminal defense attorney Jarrett Ambeau and The Ambeau Law Firm and how they can help you through a domestic abuse battery charge

What is aggravated Battery in Louisiana? The crime of aggravated battery in Louisiana is a battery, the intentional use of force or violence upon the person of another, but committed with a dangerous weapon. An experienced criminal defense attorney is the right person to consult if you are being investig...

A protective order, restraining order, injunction against abuse, peace bond, or criminal order of protection are all terms used generally to refer to court orders that require one person to stay away from another person.

A grand jury is a group of impartial citizens who hear only the government's side of a case to determine whether there is enough evidence for a person to be brought to trial for a crime.

Most people facing criminal charges are terrified, and they need help. Even if you're innocent, the law can be intimidating to navigate without an experienced attorney by your side. The good news is that finding a lawyer is easier than ever thanks to the Internet. But with so many websites and billboards out there, how do you know which lawyer is best for your needs? Here are five questions to ask before hiring a criminal defense attorney.

The term "white collar crime" refers to non-violent, financial crimes committed by individuals, businesses and government professionals. Sociologist Edwin Sutherland coined the term in 1939 and defined white collar crime as "a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of their occupation."

The penalties for drug crimes in Louisiana range from fines to jail time. Sentencing guidelines vary depending on the type of drug, the amount found, aggravating elements like the presence of guns and many other facts surrounding each case. Do not rely on Google or friends with "similar" cases for answers to legal questions about your specific criminal case. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.

Are you facing criminal charges in Louisiana? Do you need a criminal defense attorney? If so, you feel overwhelmed and confused about your rights. It's normal to feel this way - there are a lot of myths about the criminal justice system. To help you understand the criminal defense process, we've debunked five common myths about Louisiana criminal defense.

A DWI is not simply a traffic ticket. A DWI conviction can lead to jail time, substantial fines, a suspended driver's license and more. The exact consequences of a DWI conviction depend on the type of DWI charge you face. First offense DWI...

In Louisiana, assault and battery without weapons are typically charged as misdemeanor offenses punishable by jail time and substantial fines. However, depending on the victim and circumstances of the case, assault and battery charges may be classified as felony offenses. Assault is when a person commits an act that puts a victim in reasonable apprehension of harmful or offensive contact. Battery is when someone commits an act that inflicts harmful or offensive contact on the victim.

Being charged with a crime or facing a prison sentence is a scary, nerve-racking experience. Even if you have been through the legal process before, you may not know what to expect after being charged with a crime. Each case is different, but this article provides an overview of what to expect after you post a bond or have an arraignment in a criminal case. 

Your defense in a criminal case turns on the facts and law. Your rights as a person exist in the law, and your criminal defense attorney should fight for those rights at every turn. Your rights during a stop by police or an arrest are clear. These are non-negotiable rights and cannot be taken from you on the side of the road. I would suggest that the side of the road is not the best place to fight for, or assert, your rights; but you benefit from them at all times. 

The age of consent laws in Louisiana and the legal elements of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, felony and misdemeanor.

The term "touch DNA" should not be allowed in the courtroom as it is a misnomer for the transfer of DNA to a surface.

WBRZ Interview with Jarrett Ambeau - May 3rd Denny Perkins Trial Update on on Motions to Continue

What is criminal intent? Criminal intent is defined in the Louisiana law as either specific or general. Specific criminal intent is a state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act.

Our justice system seems to convict people in reverse these days. A person was to remain innocent until proven guilty, however, with the increasing amount of social media, someone charged with a crime is mere seconds away from being convicted by social media. Once an arrest is made, they are instantly guilty until proven innocent... But will they ever be able to retake their innocence once their guilt is automatically assumed?

HOW CAN DNA AND FORENSIC EVIDENCE HELP YOU? Imagine you have sent off your DNA to Ancestry.com and find you have a family member who has been an unidentified missing person for decades. Check out this article on how DNA and Forensic Evidence helped identify this missing young boy. He was f...

The right to a speedy trial is given to us in the Constitution under the 6th Amendment.  "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall...

In the U.S., the role of a public defender is to represent clients who cannot pay for private counsel and who are at risk of losing their liberty if convicted. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without ...