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Walter M. Sanchez

Walter Marshall Sanchez is the founder of Sanchez Burke, LLC in Lake Charles, Louisiana. For more than 40 years, he has represented clients in criminal defense and family law matters across Louisiana. Admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1984, he earned his J.D. from Louisiana State University Law Center, where he won the Flory Trial Moot Court Competition. His work has been recognized in Louisiana Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, and by the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers with the Judge Albert Tate Award.

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Examples of document falsification

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

Document falsification is a serious matter. Someone convicted of this act could face heavy fines or years of imprisonment, possibly both. There are many ways to falsify documents. For instance, if you answer questions on a form by providing false information or use company letterhead…

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Is who gets the pets, the biggest struggle in your divorce?

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

Pets, like children, crawl deep into the hearts of their “parents” and soon become part of the family in many Louisiana homes. Often in cases of divorce or separation, pets become one of the points of contention and may spark the question — who gets…

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Drug charges pending after undercover sting ends in shootout

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

A Louisiana man was hospitalized after a shooting incident with law enforcement on a recent Tuesday afternoon. According to the Louisiana State Police, the victim’s injuries were not life threatening. The incident reportedly followed an undercover operation in which officers wanted to secure evidence to…

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Understanding juvenile brains and criminal behavior

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

Factors such as genes, the environment and experiences of childhood all influence the kind of behavior a young person exhibits. In addition, scientists have been using the latest technologies to study the growth of the brain from birth to adulthood. Their research has found that…

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Drug charges follow driver’s crash into bridge barriers

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

A 37-year-old Louisiana man was arrested after a police chase on LA 384 on a recent Tuesday morning. He is now facing several drug charges. Sheriff’s deputies reported that they had two arrest warrants for the man, and they had a house under surveillance in…

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Shared emotions may ease the trauma of divorce

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

When marriages end, it is only natural for those involved to be emotional. Even the most amicable divorce can be a challenge to navigate. However, there are ways in which individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere can ease the trauma typically associated with divorce. The most difficult of…

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Criminal Defense: 3 Teens arrested after alleged armed carjacking

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

When individuals are behind bars and facing criminal charges, they will likely be considering their options. Obtaining legal counsel to handle the criminal defense may be the most appropriate step. Three Louisiana residents found themselves in such circumstances after their recent arrest near the French…

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Justice Dept, FBI looking for motive in post-election incidents

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

There was galling news from the FBI this week: 2015 saw a shocking 67-percent increase in hate crimes against Muslims. Meanwhile, following the election on Nov. 8, civil rights groups have reported a number of incidents ranging from harassment to attacks against Muslims, African-Americans, Hispanics,…

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Financial preparedness essential before filing for divorce

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

Making a decision to end a marriage may be difficult, but many more decisions will follow before it is all over. When thinking of divorce, the first things many Louisiana people may consider are child custody and property division, but there are many more things…

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How accurate is eyewitness testimony?

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

Many people take for granted that eyewitness testimony is factual, truthful and sufficient to make or break the case for the defendant. It may include identification of the suspect or details of the crime scene itself. It may be important in a matter involving an…

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