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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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Proper procedures important in connection with drug charges

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

The drug crisis in Louisiana continues unabated, and drugs that may have been on the decrease in popularity and availability seem to be resurging. Methamphetamine is one such drug, and a man from Rodessa was caught up in a police investigation that resulted in his…

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Drug charges while on probation can have severe ramifications

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Last Modified on Jan 08, 2024

The fight against the illegal drug trade in Louisiana is ongoing. Police remain on alert for suspicious activity and the presence of illicit drugs as they go about their shifts. An officer pulled over a Ford F-150 truck for a traffic stop for purportedly failing to…

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Presumption of innocence applies in drunk driving cases

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Last Modified on Jan 08, 2024

Enjoying a couple of drinks after work with friends and colleagues is something that happens every day in Louisiana. Many people may not be aware of the impact that even a small amount of alcohol can have on one’s ability to safely drive a car.…

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Man facing drug charges after arrest by special unit

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

The fight against narcotics and illegal drugs is an ongoing one in Louisiana and all over the country. In an effort to further reduce drug crime and the number of drug charges area police forces are putting special units into place in an attempt to curtail the…

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Do you know how a DUI conviction could affect your future?

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

Perhaps this is the last summer before your freshman year of college begins, or the last couple of weeks before you begin an exciting new job. It is a very special time, and there will be many get-togethers with friends. Alcohol will no doubt figure…

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The Big Easy, one-way streets and criminal defense

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

New Orleans’ nickname, the Big Easy, stems from its reputation as a fun city where the good times roll. Bourbon Street is the focal point for the good times in the city. On occasion, trouble breaks out that can cause the police to have to…

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Facing drug charges can be a frightening experience

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

The battle against heroin and other opioids is an ongoing one in Louisiana and all over the country. It is a multi-pronged battle being fought on many fronts. Law enforcement is endeavoring to slow the spread of the scourge by attempting to break up the…

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Traffic stop can result in drug charges

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Last Modified on Jan 08, 2024

Seeing flashing red and blue lights in one’s rear-view mirror can cause fear that can lead to a fight or flight reaction. In a recent incident in Louisiana such an incident may have caused a driver to flee and a police chase to ensue. The…

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Traffic stop can result in drug charges

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Last Modified on Jan 08, 2024

Seeing flashing red and blue lights in one’s rear-view mirror can cause fear that can lead to a fight or flight reaction. In a recent incident in Louisiana such an incident may have caused a driver to flee and a police chase to ensue. The…

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Criminal defense and juvenile crime

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

Gun violence continues to be a significant problem in Louisiana and in other states across the country. The number of gun deaths does not appear to be decreasing. A recent incident in New Orleans involving a juvenile ended badly. The accused in the case may…

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