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How Can a DWI Conviction Impact You?
A DWI conviction can negatively impact your career, finances and overall quality of life. If you have been arrested for a DWI,
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Assault and Battery in Louisiana
Assault and battery are related but different crimes. In Louisiana, assault and battery without weapons are typically charged as misdemeanor
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What to Expect From Arraignment to Trial
Being charged with a crime or facing a prison sentence is a scary, nerve-racking experience. Even if you have been
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Understanding Your Miranda Rights
Your defense in a criminal case turns on the facts and law. Your rights as a person exist in the
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Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile
What is Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile? State laws vary regarding carnal knowledge of a juvenile, and it is important
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Trace DNA vs Touch DNA
I often read and hear the term “touch DNA” when reviewing DNA analyses and police reports. Usually, this term is
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From WBRZ: Former deputy’s attorney wants trial delayed in child sex crimes case.
Former deputy’s attorney wants trial delayed in child sex crimes case. May 03, 2022 11:40 AM in Top Story Source: WBRZ By: Taylor Rubach
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Specific Criminal Intent vs. General Criminal Intent
What is Criminal Intent? Criminal intent is defined in the Louisiana law as either specific or general. Specific criminal intent is
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Who is “Innocent Until Proven Guilty” anymore?
Step Into The Shoes Before getting into the deep thoughts in this blog, I want to present to you a
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Who Am I & How DNA Figured It Out!
Posted by Jarrett P. AmbeauJul 06, 20210 Comments Face composite sketch of Steven Alexander Crawford HOW CAN DNA AND FORENSIC EVIDENCE
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The 6th Amendment “Speedy Trial” and Louisiana Article 701 and what it means for you!
The right to a speedy trial is given to us in the Constitution under the 6th Amendment. “In all criminal
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First-Degree Murder vs. Second-Degree Murder
What Does a First-Degree Murder Charge Mean? A first-degree murder in Louisiana refers to the killing of a human being
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What Is the Role of a Public Defender?
In the U.S., the role of a public defender is to represent clients who cannot pay for private counsel and
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Why Does Louisiana Lead the Nation in Murders?
Statistics of Violence in New Orleans and Surrounding Cities If you are a resident of Louisiana, then you know there
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Is It a Crime to Not File Taxes?
Find Out if You Are Legally Obligated to File a Tax Return In the year 2020, due to the COVID-19
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How Should Firearms Be Transported in a Boat?
What “Shall-Issue” Laws Mean and How They Affect Your Rights in the Boat Lovers Dream State, Louisiana Gun ownership is
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What Does the Law Say About Prostitution?
About Criminal Prostitution Law and What Acts Are Considered Prostitution Prostitution is defined as the exchange of sexual activity for money.
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Principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Improving Quality of Life for Citizens Through Safer Communities Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design is a multi-disciplinary approach of crime
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How Does Court-Ordered Community Service Work?
Common Examples of Court-Ordered Community Service Court-ordered community service, also called community restitution, is a form of punishment that benefits
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What Is a Forensic Attorney?
Reviewing DNA and Forensic Science Evidence Forensic investigations involve gathering and analyzing crime-related physical evidence in order to determine guilt
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What Are the Most Common Types of Violent Crimes?
The Main Types of Violent Crimes In the U.S., violent crimes are defined as incidents that involve force or the
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State vs. Federal Criminal Charges
An Inside Look at Federal Crimes, Procedures, and Penalties The difference between state and federal crimes is significant. While state
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What is Mail Fraud?
Avoid Federal Charges this Holiday Season According to the US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), any fraud that involves the US
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8 Examples of Extortion to Know
What Is Extortion? Extortion is the communication of threats to another with the intention to obtain anything of value or
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What Is the Castle Doctrine?
Louisiana Stand Your Ground Laws Imagine this. It is 3 a.m. and you wake up to the sound of footsteps
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