A person who’s facing criminal charges may want the case to be done as quickly as possible, but trials can take considerable time. Because of this, some defendants opt to pursue a plea deal to resolve the charges. This helps the defendant to have a say in the sentence...
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Tips to navigate shared custody over the holidays
The holiday season often brings joy, excitement, and, for some parents, the challenges of navigating shared custody arrangements. Planning ahead and communicating openly can help make the holidays enjoyable and stress-free for everyone, especially for the children...
When should you accept a plea deal?
Facing criminal charges can be one of the most distressing experiences. Whether you’ve been accused of a minor offense or something more serious, the weight of the situation can feel overwhelming. Navigating the often complex and intimidating justice system can be...
Helping teens attending protests avoid criminal charges
As protests and social movements continue to significantly shape the political and cultural landscape, many teenagers feel compelled to participate. Whether it’s about racial justice, climate change or education reform, young people are often passionate about causes...
Can you modify a child custody agreement?
Life is a series of continual changes. We often find that we need to adjust our schedules to the circumstances around us. That also sometimes includes modifications to our child custody agreement. Reasons for modification In Louisiana, a child custody agreement can be...
Splitting the bills: Understanding marital debt division in Louisiana
Divorce is challenging – you must make many critical decisions throughout the process. One of these involves dividing your marital property. A potential property division wrinkle many fail to foresee? You must divide your marital debt as well. Here are a few...
Peer pressure can encourage criminal behavior
There is a lot of pressure on young people, particularly teenagers, to succeed. They are typically told that they have to pass exams, go on to college or choose a career at a very young age. Some children thrive under this pressure, but many do not. When under...
2 times a car crash might lead to drug charges
Car crashes can lead to a surprising assortment of different consequences. Some people even end up facing criminal charges after their involvement in a motor vehicle collision. Drug charges, for example, can sometimes be the ultimate result of a motor vehicle...
Is your teen child going to be expelled over criminal charges?
Many high school students and college students find themselves facing criminal charges. These could be relatively minor charges, such as being a minor in possession of alcohol. But they could also be very significant, and you may worry that your child’s future is in...
Can I use entrapment as a defense to a criminal charge?
Defending yourself in a criminal case requires a thorough understanding of the available legal defenses. One such defense is entrapment, which argues that you were coerced or induced by law enforcement to engage in a crime you otherwise would not have committed. While...