If you drive about an hour southeast of Baton Rouge, you will arrive in Metairie. A 37-year-old chiropractor who owned and operated his practice there has been accused of defrauding a health care benefit program by submitting claims for chiropractic services that...
Computer hacking is a serious crime. It’s a highly technical charge, which means that you will need to defend yourself by understanding the specific laws that apply to your case. If you’re charged for computer hacking, the charge is making the assertion that you...
Felony property crimes are among the most serious property crimes that a person can be accused of. These might include charges such as grand theft, vandalism, fraud, burglary and arson. Anyone who faces accusations of felony property crimes does need to build a...
For many people, the sole focus of a criminal defense is to avoid a conviction. However, your defense doesn't necessarily end when the jury returns their verdict. After a guilty verdict, you will eventually have to return to court. The state will conduct a...
RICO crimes are those that fall under the umbrella of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act -- also known as RICO. This act was implemented back in 1970, when it went into effect. The goal was to crack down on organized crime. As such, these crimes...
There are times when the Federal Bureau of Investigation may start to investigate people in your area or even you yourself. Usually, the FBI is pretty straightforward and may ask you if they could interview you. You may not know what the interview is about, but if you...
Misusing credit cards is something that many people don’t think about, but it is against the law. What is it? The misuse of credit cards includes: Using deception to get a new credit card Purchasing a credit card from someone other than an issuer Selling a credit card...
Drug addiction often starts because of medical issues. People start to self-medicate because of trauma. Family history or genetics can play a big role in whether someone can casually use drugs or will struggle immediately with addictive tendencies. Sadly, for those...
You know well that the opioid epidemic has had an impact on America. Addiction often leads to abuse and illegal activities; someone who is legally cut off from these opioids by their doctor, but who is still physically dependant on them, may do whatever it takes to...
You may have needed a night out with friends after a tough week at work. You all decided to party hard, which included smoking some marijuana and trying a little heroin. Then, you got busted on your way home because you still had some drugs in your car. Now, you’re...
