Louisiana Legal Blog
Drug use and underage drinking have consequences
Underage drinking and engaging in some drug use, like smoking marijuana, may be considered as rites of passage for Louisiana teenagers or minor indiscretions. But these are real-world crimes which can lead to an underage drinking or drug possession prosecution and...
Juvenile justice: Be prepared for the dispositional hearing
If your child has been charged with a criminal offense, then you might be worried sick about how the outcome of that charge will affect his or her future. Although juvenile delinquency matters are quite serious, and some offenses committed as a child can even involve...
Your child deserves an attorney who cares
Juvenile arrests make up a large portion of the criminal caseload within the state of Louisiana. Youth are one of the state’s most vulnerable populations. It has been proven that youth who enter the juvenile justice system are more likely to drop out of school, remain...
Negligent homicide is a scary criminal charge
Like many other states, Louisiana has a law which makes it a crime to kill someone through negligence, which is a legal term akin to carelessness or thoughtlessness. What makes this charge scary is that just about anyone in this state has, sometimes several times a...
How domestic violence convictions can affect custody
A conviction for a crime related to domestic violence can have far-ranging consequences. Like any other crime, a person faces the possibility of jail, probation and fines. The terms of probation can include expensive conditions like mandatory counseling. Convictions...
How might a criminal case affect my child’s college options?
Many bright Louisiana teens and young adults sometimes make dumb mistakes. They can, for instance, be caught drinking underage, and they may even get accused of drunk driving. Other times, teenagers seeking thrills, such as shoplifting, reckless driving or doing...
Child custody: requesting modification in Louisiana
The decisions you made about child custody during your divorce are usually based upon your circumstances at that time in your life. You may have been supportive of your former spouse having physical custody of your child, but now, a few years down the road, your...
How does living separate and apart impact my divorce filing?
Louisianans who have problems in their marriage will sometimes decide that they will live separately for a time to determine how they will address the situation. While this is common, many will be unaware of how this can influence the divorce process. There are three...
What to expect if your minor child is arrested
Kids make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes result in an arrest. Except in severe cases, most minor children have their criminal cases handled in juvenile court. The goal is not to convict, but to make sure kids get the help they need to move on and better...
What if face drug charges for distributing to those under 18?
Being arrested on drug charges in Louisiana can be a worrisome experience. Those who might have given or sold drugs to another person or are accused of doing so might have a vague understanding of the potential penalties they can face, but do not grasp the different...
