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Criminal defense: Realtor charged in Louisiana beating death
Jan 25, 2018 | Criminal Defense
It is often difficult to predict how someone might react when faced with a perceived threat. While some people might run for help, others might fight to protect themselves Regardless of the potential for someone to take action to protect him or herself, police officers…
Joint custody can go smoother when parents avoid behaviors
Jan 22, 2018 | News
Joint custody can be a challenge for even the most amicable of divorcing Louisiana parents. Arranging the time spent between each parent and child can be tricky. Sometimes, conquering the tricks of shared parenting may depend on things parents can avoid doing more so than…
3 men in Louisiana face drug charges after paying bill
Jan 18, 2018 | Drug Charges
There are many people in Louisiana who want to ensure that their financial obligations are met. For most, this includes paying their bills. Unfortunately, a trip to pay a bill ultimately resulted in an arrest in Louisiana recently. The three people arrested now face drug charges.…
Criminal defense: Louisiana man accused of attacking ex’s friend
Jan 08, 2018 | Criminal Defense
The end of a relationship can be filled with animosity and contention. Often, one or both parties may have difficulty transitioning to the next stage of their lives. However, most of this difficulty lies in the individual’s emotional response to the event. Despite this, police…
Drunk driving allegations follow fatal Louisiana crash
Jan 04, 2018 | Drunk Driving
Car accidents can occur before drivers even have an opportunity to react. They happen for a variety of reasons, many of which are simple driver error. Unfortunately, police in Louisiana believe that a recent fatal crash was caused by a driver who was drunk driving…
Louisiana criminal defense: Musician, partner indicted
Dec 26, 2017 | Criminal Defense
When a person’s responsibilities include managing a great deal of money, it is not out of the question that some mistakes could be made. However, some people — including law enforcement officials — may be quick to conclude that what was simply a mistake is…
Did the breathalyzer malfunction during your arrest for DWI?
Dec 23, 2017 | News
In the state of Louisiana, the law requires a breath test when a police officer stops you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. An arrest for DWI is an unnerving experience, especially if you believe you were improperly charged with this offense. As a 2016…
Deputy arrested, accused of drunk driving in Louisiana
Dec 21, 2017 | Drunk Driving
Police officers have difficult jobs. They are often the object of public ridicule for actions they must make in split seconds, often while their lives are in danger. Unfortunately, this often means that when a law enforcement officer is suspected of a crime, consequences are…
Louisiana traffic stop leads to drug charges
Dec 14, 2017 | Drug Charges
When faced with an authority figure, it is often second nature to acquiesce to a request. However, when a person is pulled over by a police officer, it may be in their best interest to decline permission to conduct a search without a warrant, for…
Criminal defense: Louisiana nightclub bouncer arrested
Dec 07, 2017 | Criminal Defense
When facing criminal charges, many people in Louisiana do not have the necessary experience to make informed decisions regarding the direction their case will take. Unfortunately, a nightclub bouncer is now likely pondering his criminal defense after his recent arrest. He is accused of impersonation…
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