Louisiana Supreme Court in State v. Maya Jones holds that statutory funding restrictions cannot prevent trial courts from authorizing expert funding when necessary for effective defense. Implications for indigent criminal defense.
The Supreme Court’s June 2026 ruling in Whitton v. Dixon establishes heightened reliability standards for jailhouse informant testimony. Learn what this means for Louisiana criminal defendants and capital cases.
Jailhouse Informants and Capital Murder: The Supreme Court’s Whitton v. Dixon Read Post »
The Supreme Court’s May 2026 ruling in Rutherford v. United States restricts compassionate release relief for federal prisoners. What this means for sentence reduction and your sentencing options.
Compassionate Release and Sentencing Amendments: Rutherford v. United States Read Post »
A DWI checkpoint — also called a “sobriety checkpoint” or “safety checkpoint” — is a roadside stop where police evaluate
Baton Rouge DWI Checkpoint Attorney: Know Your Rights at Sobriety Checkpoints Read Post »
A public defender is an attorney appointed by the court to represent criminal defendants who cannot afford to hire private
What Is the Role of a Public Defender? Read Post »
Louisiana has long ranked among the states with the highest murder and violent-crime rates in the country. Even as the
Why Does Louisiana Have One of the Nation’s Highest Murder Rates? Read Post »
The short answer is yes: failing to file taxes when you are legally required to can be a federal crime.
Is It a Crime to Not File Taxes? Tax Evasion vs. Failure to File Read Post »
Identifying Determined Criminal Defense Representation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana I. Introduction: Securing a Determined Advocate in Baton Rouge Facing criminal
How to Find the Best Criminal Defense Attorney Read Post »
Boating enthusiasts who also own firearms face a layered set of federal and state rules governing how firearms may be
How Should Firearms Be Transported in a Boat? Federal and Louisiana Requirements Read Post »
In Louisiana, criminal homicide is divided into distinct categories, and the two most serious are first-degree murder and second-degree murder.
First-Degree Murder vs. Second-Degree Murder: Understanding Louisiana Charges Read Post »
