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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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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An Inside Look at Federal Crimes, Procedures, and Penalties The difference between state and federal crimes is significant. While state […]
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Avoid Federal Charges this Holiday Season According to the US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), any fraud that involves the US […]
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What Is Extortion? Extortion is the communication of threats to another with the intention to obtain anything of value or […]
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Louisiana Stand Your Ground Laws Imagine this. It is 3 a.m. and you wake up to the sound of footsteps […]
Continue ReadingLead Exposure & Crime: Is There a Connection?
Is Lead Poisoning an Influence on Crime? Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal that is found in the air, […]
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Staggering Truths of Domestic Violence October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, meaning there is no better time to discuss […]
Continue ReadingWho Can Own a Firearm in Louisiana?
LA Firearm Laws Louisiana is well-known for its relatively lenient firearm laws. As on open-carry state that typically does not […]
Continue ReadingWhat Is the “Ban the Box” Movement?
Louisiana’s Significant Victory in Higher Education Louisiana is the first state in the nation to implement a statewide ban prohibiting […]
Continue ReadingDWI & License Suspensions
How DWI Charges Impact Your Driving Privileges A driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction carries more penalties than you may realize. […]
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Is It a Crime to Defend Yourself in Louisiana? Let’s say you are walking home by yourself from a bar […]
Continue ReadingPros and Cons of DNA Evidence
DNA Evidence Can Help or Hurt You DNA evidence is among the most valuable pieces of evidence used in criminal […]
Continue ReadingHow to Prepare for Your Legal Consultation
When Your Freedom Is at Stake, You Must Be Prepared Facing criminal accusations of any kind can catch anyone off […]
Continue ReadingSex Crimes Penalties in Louisiana
Louisiana Is Tough When Punishing Sex Crimes Sex crimes are among the most serious offenses one can commit. Thus, the […]
Continue ReadingThe Power of Humanizing Instead of Criminalizing
Treating You Like You Are Innocent Until Proven Guilty The criminal justice system is notorious for its harsh treatment towards […]
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Louisiana’s Prostitution Laws
Observing the History of Prostitution in LA Louisiana is regarded as one of the toughest states when it comes to […]
Continue ReadingField Sobriety Test Flaws
The System Is Far from Perfect Arrested for DWI? Don’t worry, there are several reasons why a police officer may […]
Continue ReadingCommon Types of Weapon Charges
The state of Louisiana carries many laws on its books regarding weapons. These laws both define various types of weapons […]
Continue ReadingWhat Is Negligent Homicide?
Homicide involves the killing of a human being. In Louisiana, negli gent homicide is a felony offense that occurs through […]
Continue ReadingIs a Third DWI Offense a Felony?
Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is a serious offense in any state. A conviction of this offense […]
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Difference Between a First and Second Degree Murder Charge?
Murder may seem like a simple act – Actor A kills Victim B. However, as we all know from watching […]
Continue ReadingWhat is an Expert Witness?
In law, there are two kinds of witnesses: witnesses of fact and expert witnesses. A witness of fact is usually […]
Continue ReadingCriminal Defense for Stalking
Criminal defense of stalking in Lousiana is charged when certain requirements are met. A criminal defense trial for felony stalking is […]
Continue ReadingWhat You Need to Know About a DWI Stop
The loud blare of the sirens and the flashing lights in your rearview are an unwanted sight for any driver. […]
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