Being involved in a domestic violence case in Louisiana is an incredibly serious situation, especially if you are innocent of the charges levied against you. Fortunately, there are several defense strategies that your attorney can use to prove your innocence. The...
Year: 2020
Can you attend college if you have a criminal record?
You were convicted of a crime in Louisiana and dealt with the consequences. Now you're trying to get your life back on track by applying for college. But will colleges accept you if you have a criminal record? Here's what you need to know about applying for college...
Who qualifies for community service?
Community service is a common sentence in Louisiana for defendants whom the judge feels could benefit from an experience that involves interaction with the public. This has proven to be a good alternative to incarceration or probation. Judges have significant latitude...
A new bill makes some juvenile offenders ineligible for parole
In August 2020, a Louisiana lawmaker introduced a bill that seemed to abolish life sentences without parole for juveniles. However, the lawmaker who introduced the bill has now said that the bill is only for certain juvenile offenders, not the ones who committed...
Operation Hustle City leads to arrests and indictments
A long-term investigation into drug trafficking and distribution in Louisiana has led to the indictment of 13 individuals on federal narcotics charges and the arrest of 27 individuals on state drug charges. The results of what was dubbed Operation Hustle City were...
What is a child support modification?
Parents in Louisiana or other U.S. states often struggle to pay child support, especially in a fluctuating economy. If you're finding it increasingly difficult to pay child support or you're a parent who's owed child support payments, you might have an array of valid...
Visitation transportation and family law
Visitation transportation is a responsibility that should be included in a child custody agreement. In Louisiana, co-parenting has become the norm. Thus, having this agreement in place will eliminate all confusion concerning which the parent needs to provide transport...
When an officer thinks a motorist is driving under the influence
Driving under the influence in Louisiana happens when a motorist operates a vehicle while impaired from the effects of alcohol or drug use. Law enforcement officers in the state have the responsibility to pull over any driver suspected of being under the influence...
Financial infidelity is on the rise
It's no secret that money problems are one of the leading causes of divorce. For many couples, that includes financial infidelity. While marital infidelity is more widely discussed, financial infidelity, where one partner hides accounts or spending habits from the...
Finance professionals can help in the divorce process
Louisiana residents who have decided to pursue a divorce might wonder how to approach the division of property. Negotiating who gets what in a divorce can be a difficult process that might be further complicated when emotions are involved. A professional who might...