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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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Former Louisiana employee suspected of embezzlement

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Last Modified on Mar 11, 2024

When a person is hired to handle funds generated by a town or city, the position comes with great responsibility and equal trust. The residents of that same town pay their bills and taxes with the expectation that their money is going to the purpose…

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Louisiana narcotics bust results in 4 arrests on drug charges

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

Four individuals have been arrested in a Louisiana drug bust. According to the sheriff’s department that carried out the arrests, approximately 29 grams of what they believe is methamphetamine were discovered during a search and seizure operation carried out at a residence. The owner of…

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3 arrested on drug possession with intent to distribute charges

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

Three men have been taken into custody in Shreveport after authorities busted into a hotel room. Police say they seized hashish oil, hash and marijuana during the raid. The Louisiana arrests come in the wake of a three-week-long investigation conducted by the Shreveport Caddo Narcotics…

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Louisiana woman and several others arrested on drug charges

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

A 36-year-old Louisiana woman has been accused of disguising herself as a nurse in her efforts to obtain prescription pain medication. The woman was taken into custody by police in late January, and she was scheduled for arraignment in early April. According to Pike County…

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5 arrested on drug charges in Louisiana narcotics raid

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

A Louisiana drug bust has resulted in the arrest of two women and three men. The late-night incident was carried out by the Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office and agents from the North Louisiana Drug Enforcement Bureau. The individuals who were arrested in the bust will…

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Louisiana man charged with possession with intent to distribute

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

New Orleans police have apprehended a man on drug charges. Authorities allege that the Louisiana man had been selling large quantities of drugs in the New Orleans Central Business District. The 29-year-old man will now have to face charges of drug possession with intent to…

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Louisiana man faces drug possession charge

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

In the state of Louisiana and throughout the United States, any individual who is accused of a crime will remain innocent of the allegations unless proven to be guilty beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law. Our legal system operates in this matter in…

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2 charged with drug possession with intent to distribute

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

Two residents of Opelousas were recently arrested for drug charges after police officers conducted an investigation lasting several months. Officials claim that when they searched the Louisiana man and woman’s residence, they discovered cocaine hidden in a children’s toy. Additionally, police say that they seized packaging materials,…

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Louisiana criminal defense: 5 accused of drug fraud

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Alleged prescription drug fraud has resulted in the arrest of five individuals in Louisiana. The individuals have been accused of participating in a pharmaceutical drug operation in which authorities claim they were distributing various drugs and medicines illegally. They must now face the accusations in…

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Louisiana criminal defense: Fisherman arrested for fish sales

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

A 30-year-old man was recently arrested for alleged violations of commercial fishing laws. The man was arrested in an undercover fish sting operation. Agents claim to have purchased poached redfish and speckled trout from the man, according to information released by the Louisiana Department of…

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