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...
Criminal Defense
How going through the drug courts can protect addicted people
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...
What penalties will I face for drug possession in Louisiana?
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...
What should I know about my Miranda rights?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
