Louisiana carefully enumerates the consequences and criminal penalties for a person convicted of drug distribution or possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and Schedule I, II, III, IV or V drugs. Significantly, in separate criminal statutes the state...
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Month: January 2016
Baton Rouge charter school cleared of criminal wrongdoing
A two-year investigation is now over for a Baton Rouge charter school, and no criminal charges have been filed. The FBI began investigating the financial operations of Kenilworth Science & Technology Charter School roughly two years ago. The school, which...
International parental kidnapping is a serious federal crime
The term "parental kidnapping" may seem counterintuitive to some Louisianans. After all, a parent has authority over his or her child, right? Interestingly, despite the fact that a person is a parent, he or she may still be charged with kidnapping their own...
Those facing drug charges can benefit from legal representation
An individual charged with a drug crime in Louisiana could be facing a wide range of potential penalties if he or she is convicted. There are relatively minor drug possession offenses, to more serious drug trafficking charges. The particular drug a person is...