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Yearly Archives: 2011
Man faces New Orleans grand jury on drug, weapons charges
The war on drugs in Louisiana is going strong. But regardless of the apparent zeal often exhibited by law enforcement, anyone who is accused of drug crimes in the state of Louisiana is entitled to certain legal rights during any arrest or trial regarding such…
Criminal defense for Lil’ Boosie set back, judge denies motions
Lake Charles residents may have been following the case of Torrence Hatch — better known as rapper Lil’ Boosie — who has been accused of murdering a man in 2009 and playing a role in several other killings. During his pre-trial hearing on Nov. 29,…
Fraud task force targets Louisiana physicians
The Medicare Fraud Strike Force claims to have evidence that four Louisiana physicians wrote a large number of false prescriptions. Officials allege that this activity sustained a multi-million-dollar healthcare fraud in the Baton Rouge area. The four physicians remain licensed to practice medicine. Two of…
Sex crimes conviction means mandatory registration in Louisiana
It is no secret that Louisiana is cracking down on sex crimes. Facing sex crimes charges in this state can lead to a whole variety of problems for the accused. If that person is later convicted of those sex crimes, he or she may face a…
$800,000 worth of drugs seized in 2 routine traffic stops?
Drug charges in Louisiana are often announced with great fanfare. They usually come in the form of a sheriff’s department press release or as the result of an interview with a police spokesperson. We are often told about a lengthy investigation, sometimes involving cooperation from…
Federal drug charges for 13 men accused of heroin distribution
Louisiana law enforcement sometimes applies a long investigative process before filing charges related to drug activity, especially when police are seeking federal charges. From the perspective of law enforcement, the more evidence that is procured prior to an arrest, the easier it is to make…
Man accused of marijuana possession, violating parole
By law, if a person is accused of a crime, the innocence or guilt of that person should be determined based solely on the facts of the particular incident in question, not on any prior convictions the individual may have. Every case has to be…
Multiple drug charges for University of Louisiana student
Many Louisiana residents know that if an individual is caught in possession of a controlled substance, criminal charges are likely to follow. What Louisiana residents may not know, however, is that a single incident of possessing a controlled substance may lead to multiple drug charges.…
Seven arrested in what NOPD claim are linked incidents
Drug charges continue to merit attention in New Orleans and all of Louisiana. The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) claimed success from the operation of three stings in the city on Oct. 26 and 27. Police claim the stings were related to purported associates of…
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