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What qualifies as felony theft in Louisiana?
Each state has its laws and penalties. Louisiana's penalties tend to be severe and become more so depending upon the allegedly stolen items' value. Like other states, theft is defined as an attempt to take and keep, or sell, another person’s possessions without their...
5 ways someone can commit tax fraud without meaning to
Filing your income taxes can be complicated. Without meaning to, you can make a mistake that works in your favor. Unfortunately, for the IRS, these errors could still appear to be tax fraud, a serious crime. Nobody wants to have to defend themselves in court against...
Am I eligible for probation?
Probation is an alternative consequence for those who have committed a crime. Instead of prison or jail, a convicted person can benefit from probate by remaining on the outside while still paying back their debt to society. Not everyone who faces criminal charges...
What is Medicaid fraud and what are its consequences?
Most people who use Medicaid do so because they have limited resources to pay for health coverage. Many of its participants and providers abide by policy rules. Yet, you may find yourself accused of Medicaid fraud if you tried to receive benefits than were not due you...
Louisiana man admits to embezzling more than $760,000
When Robert Burton of Madisonville, Louisiana, was president of Omnis Health Inc., he embezzled more than $760,000 from the Nashville-based company through fraudulent reimbursement claims. Burton, 50, pled guilty to his embezzlement scheme in early May. He now faces...
Why defendants challenge the management and storage of evidence
One of the most important roles that law enforcement officials play in the prosecution of crimes other than the arrest and detention of suspects is the collection, analysis and storage of evidence. Physical evidence ranging from DNA and clothing fibers to footprints...
Criminal convictions can lead to challenging job searches
The consequences of a criminal conviction can start rolling in quickly, but the initial windfall may not begin to reveal the long-term damage. Though Louisiana is one of 14 states to put regulations in place concerning how an employer can approach an applicant’s...
David E. Stanley, APLC has been named to the Expertise 2019 list of the Best Car Accident Lawyers in Baton Rouge
David E. Stanley has been named to Expertise's 2019 list of the Best Car Accident Lawyers in Baton Rouge. You can read more about the firm and the award here.
How to help a loved one facing felony charges
Every person makes mistakes. For those who are lucky, these mistakes prove to be little more than a valuable learning experience. However, those who are not so lucky could be facing serious consequences if their mistake results in criminal charges. If your loved one...
What penalties can I face for drug possession in Louisiana?
The penalties of a drug possession conviction can change your life. Between prison time, fines and your criminal record, you can suffer multiple consequences. And Louisiana laws are strict when punishing drug possession. So what penalties can you face if a court...
