Walter M. Sanchez

Walter Marshall Sanchez is a founding partner of Sanchez Burke, L.L.C. in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with over 40 years of legal experience. He focuses on criminal defense, family law, professional disciplinary matters, and personal injury. A frequent lecturer and trial advocacy instructor at LSU Law, Mr. Sanchez has been recognized by Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America for his work in family and DWI law. He has served as President of the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and was honored with the Justice Albert Tate, Jr. Award for outstanding contributions to criminal defense.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Walter M. Sanchez

Louisiana man charged for allegedly filming girls in bathroom

By Walter M. Sanchez

Jul 27, 2012 | Sex Crimes

A Louisiana man accused of video voyeurism was reportedly having a difficult time making bail in Bossier Parish. His legal troubles began in late January, when authorities discovered that he had allegedly placed video cameras in bathrooms used by teenage girls who were having a…

By Walter M. Sanchez

Jul 20, 2012 | Sex Crimes

There are 493 people on the Louisiana sex offender list that have been convicted of crimes against nature and solicitation. These people, who have been previously found guilty of certain sex crimes in our state, are the subject of a class-action lawsuit that asks the…

By Walter M. Sanchez

Jul 16, 2012 | White Collar Crimes

White collar crimes can range from bank and insurance fraud to embezzlement and money laundering. White collar crime allegations can be life-altering, and the potential consequences for a conviction may include jail time and substantial financial penalties. A Louisiana woman is currently facing over 125…

By Walter M. Sanchez

Jul 10, 2012 | Drug Charges

A local Louisiana restaurant in Eunice was the scene of a drug arrest in late June. An 18-year-old stands accused of multiple drug charges that include possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked on the drug charges at the…

By Walter M. Sanchez

Jun 29, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Louisiana residents, as well as people across America, are watching as an ongoing murder case in our state continues to unfold. A young woman is believed to have been stabbed in the chest before her body was dismembered and discarded in the Gulf of Mexico.…

By Walter M. Sanchez

Jun 22, 2012 | Drug Charges

Not long ago, a Louisiana couple was issued drug charges after authorities confirmed that they had synthetic marijuana and a smoking device in a local hotel room. Though authorities were initially unsure of the exact nature of the materials found, police sent the item to a lab…

By Walter M. Sanchez

Jun 15, 2012 | Criminal Defense

There are often at least two sides to every story. Sometimes media accounts of an incident can be accurate, and other times they may be unintentionally misleading. It is not always clear when a person is charged with a crime if the accounts that are…

By Walter M. Sanchez

Jun 08, 2012 | Drug Charges

A call from neighbors apparently brought police to a Louisiana man’s home on May 24. The neighbors reported that there were loud noises coming from the residence. Police reported to the residence, and the night ended with the Calhoun man being arrested on a drug possession…

By Walter M. Sanchez

May 31, 2012 | Drug Charges

A simple traffic stop can become much more serious if a person is found with drugs or is found to be under the influence of alcohol. One woman knows this first hand. She now faces drug charges after she was stopped on Interstate 10 in…

By Walter M. Sanchez

May 25, 2012 | Criminal Defense

The recent economic crisis has left some people scrambling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, some people feel that they have to resort to illegal means in order to get the finances they need to sustain their lives. Often, however, this leaves them charged with a…