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What you should know about expunging juvenile records
Mar 26, 2018 | News
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
Mar 21, 2018 | Criminal Defense
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
Mar 14, 2018 | Criminal Defense
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
Mar 07, 2018 | Criminal Defense
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
Feb 26, 2018 | Drunk Driving
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…
Louisiana police chief’s wife arrested for drunk driving
Feb 22, 2018 | Drunk Driving
A woman, alone, late at night is likely understandably apprehensive about a strange man approaching her vehicle. Despite justifiable wariness in a situation such as this, one police officer in Louisiana claims that a woman attempted to run him over after he approached her vehicle…
Property division is just one concern in a gray divorce
Feb 21, 2018 | News
When older people decide to end a long marriage, the concerns they have are different than those they might have faced twenty or thirty years ago. Having decided to go their separate ways, seniors are staring into an uncertain future. Many aspects of the divorce…
Thoughtfully crafted prenup can ease risks in a divorce
Feb 15, 2018 | Divorce
Though it seems counterintuitive, a prenuptial agreement can actually provide a framework for a healthy relationship. If the marriage does not last, then an existing agreement can help eliminate the risks that a spouse can face during a divorce. In spite of the negative connotation associated with a prenup,…
Guiding clients through divorce in Louisiana
Feb 08, 2018 | Divorce
When a couple chooses to marry, they do so with the intention that they will spend the rest of their lives together. Unfortunately, some in Louisiana ultimately come to the conclusion that they are no longer compatible. However, even when couples are in agreement that…
Louisiana criminal defense: Arrests made after botched drug deal
Feb 01, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Social media has significantly changed how people in Louisiana and across the world interact with one another. While it is a great tool to maintain contact with friends and loved ones who may live far away, it can have its drawbacks as well. Unfortunately, police…
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