A 39-year-old Louisiana man faces decades behind bars after pleading guilty to three counts of wire fraud on Jan. 7. Each count carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and a fine of up to $250,000. The Bossier City resident is scheduled to be sentenced on May 2....
Complex Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense & Insurance Claims
Month: January 2019
High-profile Louisiana official charged with fraud
The Louisiana State Police has arrested a member of the state tax commission on charges related to financial misconduct. Following an investigation by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor and the LSP Criminal Investigation Division, the 51-year-old man was taken in on...
Drowsy drivers plague ridesharing industry
The ridesharing industry in Louisiana and across the U.S. is facing a problem of drowsy drivers. Many drivers, compelled by low fares and salary incentives, choose to work even when they are drowsy. Since most are independent contractors, they are never screened for...
Speeding linked to 23% of crash fatalities in Louisiana
Speed-related crashes killed 9,717 across the nation in 2017, according to the Governors Highway Safety Administration. In addition to a campaign to change the culture that allows speeding, the organization recommends speed-calming installations such as roundabouts,...
Charges filed in staged accident case
Seven individuals were taken into custody for staging a car accident in Louisiana. After the staged crash, the individuals filed false insurance claims to obtain compensation for property loss and bodily injury. The crash took place in October 2016, and an...
Seatbelts may reduce severity of liver injuries
Every year in Louisiana and across the U.S., motor vehicle accidents lead to tens of thousands of fatalities and 2 million emergency room visits. Many of the injuries are caused by blunt abdominal trauma, and the liver and spleen are the two most commonly injured...