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Walt Sanchez

Walt 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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After shooting, Louisiana pastor is charged with a crime

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

An unusual case has made headlines in Louisiana, after an Algiers pastor confronted a man who was stealing copper from an area church. The pastor, who was formerly a New Orleans police officer, shot the man and was charged with a crime in connection with…

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Man charged with a crime in fake kidnapping

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

An unusual case has led to the arrest of a man who appears to have made a number of unwise decisions in an attempt to gain the attention of his former wife. The man, 42 years of age, is alleged to have faked his own…

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4 charged with a crime in fast food assault

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

An unusual case has garnered a great deal of media attention in Louisiana. An altercation at a McDonald’s drive-thru window turned violent and led to the arrest of four young women who are now charged with a crime in the matter. While the investigation into the incident…

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2 Louisiana residents charged with a crime

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

After an investigation into multiple vehicle break-ins, Louisiana authorities have made two arrests. A 19-year-old man and an unidentified juvenile have been taken into custody and charged with a crime. The alleged crimes took place in the Shreveport area, which is also where both of…

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Roadside stop leads to serious drug charges

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

Louisiana police have arrested a man and charged him with several crimes in connection with a roadside stop. While driving near I-49, deputies with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office noticed a tractor trailer and a pickup truck parked illegally on the side of the Interstate…

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Man charged with a crime in abortion clinic vandalism

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

According to Louisiana officials, an act of vandalism recently took place at Causeway Medical Clinic, a facility that provides abortion services to area residents. An unspecified quantity of metal lettering was removed from the exterior of the facility. When police went through surveillance footage at…

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Man charged with a crime over AIDS exposure

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

A criminal case was recently initiated that could challenge the wording of a Louisiana law. The case centers on a man who stands accused of breaking into an area home and then biting a resident of that property. The alleged attacker told police that he…

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Three charged with a crime in vandalism arrests

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Louisiana authorities have made several arrests in connection with an alleged act of vandalism. The incident took place in Ouachita Parish on a logging site of over 600 acres. An extensive volume of damage was reported to police, which led to an offer of $3,000…

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Louisiana jockeys charged with a crime

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Many Louisiana residents are familiar with the racetrack at Evangeline Downs. Located in Opelousas, the facility is a site where fans can watch racehorses and place bets on their favorites. Evangeline Downs has been in the headlines of late, not for any achievements within the…

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Former police chief charged with a crime

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Many Louisiana residents are shocked at the news of a former chief of police who has been accused of serious criminal acts. The man was once the police chief in the small town of Evergreen in Avoyelles Parish. He has been arrested under suspicion of…

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