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3 tips for talking to your teen about drug abuse
Drug abuse among teens is a serious issue. Thankfully, if you talk openly and honestly with your teen about substance abuse, he or she is less likely to suffer from addiction. If you want to prevent your child from using drugs in the future, or…
Criminal defense next for man accused of killing on Facebook live
It’s not uncommon for a couple to fight, many times over trivial issues. However, there are some fights that escalate into violence in the heat of passion. During such a moment, an action may be taken that normally may not have occurred if tempers were…
Drug charges follow after alleged undercover investigation
There are times when one can be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Regardless if the individual is not involved in illegal activity, often he or she can be assumed guilty just by association. Recently, six people were arrested in Louisiana after what…
Woman accused of injuring 5 due to drunk driving
There can be many reasons for a motor-vehicle accident to occur. Weather, distraction or driver error should all be considered as factors in determining the cause of a collision. Recently, a Louisiana woman was arrested after injuring five pedestrians while driving. According to law enforcement,…
Criminal defense for man accused of attempted kidnapping
A Louisiana man is in custody after being accused of attempting to kidnap two children in a marketplace. Accusations involving potential harm to children is serious and can be frightening for the accused. As he faces these allegations, he is likely considering his criminal defense options as he…
What you should know about expunging juvenile records
Juvenile offenses and the juvenile justice system – that is, crimes and the legal system for minors under the age of 18 – do not function in the same way as the adult court system. There are different laws governing these offenses and courts that…
Criminal defense next for son accused of stabbing parents
Every family experiences issues behind closed doors that are rarely presented in the public eye. When tempers flare, words are typically said and sometimes actions are involved that are soon regretted. However, in a family spat, there is always more than one side of the…
Criminal defense for animal cruelty
Owning an animal as a pet can bring comfort and enjoyment into a home. One Louisiana woman enjoyed pets so much that she took in any animal that needed a home. Consequently, this brought in many animals living under her roof and also resulted in…
Criminal defense: Young man accused following mother’s death
A family’s dynamics can often be complicated and difficult for those who are outside of the family’s circle to understand. Regardless of how obvious a family’s arguments may seem, no one outside of the home is likely to fully understand the circumstances in their entirety.…
Louisiana driver accused of drunk driving, assault
For those who have never been involved in a car accident, it may be difficult to predict how a person might respond. Unfortunately, with the adrenaline that is often associated with such a moment, a person recently involved in a crash could react unpredictably. In…
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