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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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2 face drug charges following arrests in Louisiana parking lot

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Mar 17, 2016  |  Drug Charges

An alleged drug transaction that took place in a Louisiana parking lot has led to two men’s arrests. Police said the transaction took place at a convenience store. The men who were arrested on drug charges are ages 32 and 40. Police reported that they…

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2 charged with sex crimes involving juveniles

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Mar 11, 2016  |  Sex Crimes

Two Louisiana men are currently in police custody on several charges related to child pornography. The arrests on the alleged sex crimes occurred as part of two separate investigations. One man is 29, and the other is 30 years old. The younger man was detained…

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2 face drug charges following police investigation

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Feb 25, 2016  |  Drug Charges

Several people were recently arrested in Louisiana after being accused of committing drug crimes. When individuals face drug charges, they are presumed innocent unless their guilt is proved in a criminal court. Prosecutors have to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt before these individuals…

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Man accused of sex crimes in Louisiana

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Feb 19, 2016  |  Sex Crimes

One man in Louisiana was recently convicted of committing sex crimes. His sex crimes include attempting to have sex with a child and sending sexual messages. The man was sentenced to two decades behind prison bars and must also pay a fine as a result of…

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Man pleads guilty to embezzlement charges

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Feb 11, 2016  |  White Collar Crimes

One man was recently accused of committing embezzlement in Louisiana. He was charged with embezzling almost a million dollars from a bankruptcy estate for a business that operated over a couple dozen Popeyes restaurants. The man pleaded guilty to his embezzlement charges. The businessman served…

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Man faces drug charges in connection with conspiracy

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Feb 04, 2016  |  Drug Charges

One man in Louisiana recently faced federal drug charges. The man was expected to plead guilty to these serious drug charges. The criminal charges are connected to a reported methamphetamine-related conspiracy in which he took part. Authorities said the conspiracy involved importing and then selling…

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Man accused of sex crimes involving kids sentenced to prison

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Jan 28, 2016  |  Sex Crimes

One man in Louisiana was recently sentenced to prison in connection with the crime of child pornography. According to authorities, the 53-year-old man downloaded as well as saved and catalogued over 500,000 videos and images depicting kids being forced to take part in conduct considered…

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2 accused of fraud in Louisiana following car purchases

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Jan 22, 2016  |  White Collar Crimes

Two individuals were recently accused of fraud in Louisiana. The arrests on fraud charges came after police said the two individuals used fake paperwork to buy nine vehicles. Authorities said they were still looking for a couple more individuals who allegedly played roles in the…

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Internet solicitation of a minor may lead to stiff penalties

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Jan 14, 2016  |  Internet Crimes

When a person in Louisiana is convicted on a sex crime-related charge, the possible penalties are harsh. These penalties include possibly going to prison; in addition, a person may have to register as a sex offender for life or for a lengthy period. Fortunately, a…

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2 face drug charges in Louisiana

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Jan 06, 2016  |  Drug Charges

Multiple drug-related arrests were recently made in Louisiana. The arrests on drug charges were made on two separate days. When people have been accused of committing drug crimes, they are presumed innocent until and unless their guilt is proved in a criminal court. One arrest took place…

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