Criminal Defense

It is likely that you have heard the phrase “you have the right to remain silent,” before. This specific Constitutional right is one of the more commonly known protections across the country. Even though many people know that the police should remind them of this...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...