Any type of drug charge is a serious matter. A traffic stop in Louisiana recently turned into the arrest of a Louisiana woman on multiple serious felony drug charges. The 47-year old woman is facing 5 drug charges following being stopped by authorities after...
Complex Civil Litigation, Criminal Law & Personal Injury
Year: 2016
Understanding the serious issue of domestic violence
Domestic abuse is an unquestionably serious concern for individuals involved in alleged domestic violence situations and for families and communities. There are a variety of behaviors that may be considered domestic abuse so it is helpful to be familiar with...
What are felony charges and why are they serious?
Felonies are the most serious type of criminal charges an individual can be charged with. They carry the most serious consequences and harsh penalties. Felonies can be punished with a year or more in prison and fines. The potential length of punishment...
Three Baton Rouge men face federal drug charges
Criminal defense rights are essential rights to be familiar with. Three men from Baton Rouge are facing drug charges, including drug distribution charges, following a series of pharmacy break-ins in Louisiana and a neighboring state. The men have been accused...
Understand how to address tax fraud allegations
Facing a tax fraud or tax evasion investigation can be an alarming experience. It requires working with parts of the federal government which may be intimidating, including working with the Internal Revenue Service. Both individuals and organizations may find...
What is the National Sex Offender Registry?
Sex offender registries are discussed in common parlance but you may wonder what they are and what the reporting requirements are for sex offenders. Because sex offense crimes vary by state, the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act categorizes sex...
What is embezzlement and what do I do if I am charged with it?
There are a variety of crimes that are considered white collar crimes and embezzlement is one of them. In most states, embezzlement refers to the theft of assets by a person that is in a position of responsibility or trust concerning those assets. Embezzlement...
Two men arrested in Baton Rouge on drug charges
It is important to know how to respond to drug charges when facing them. Two men were recently arrested on drug charges in Baton Rouge after police searched an apartment and allegedly found drugs. One of the men arrested was a 38-year old man and the other was...
Confrontation with ex-girlfriend leads to allegations against man
Baton Rouge residents might not be thinking about the long-term consequences in a moment of anger. After the fact, though, they will face a litany of issues if there is an incident and it leads to allegations of assault and other crimes. When arrested and...
Defense counsel essential for Louisianans facing drug charges
Many Louisianans will find themselves dealing with the criminal justice system at some point in their lives. Whether an individual is a defendant him or herself, or a family member or loved one is facing criminal charges, it can be helpful to be knowledgeable...