Helping Louisiana Families Face Legal Problems
Many parents instinctively reach for a “tough love” solution when their teens are charged with drug crimes. They believe allowing them to face penalties will ensure they learn from their errors. But when it could lead to a possible drug conviction, this approach can...
Anyone who gets caught in possession of controlled substances in Louisiana might face criminal charges. Police officers arrest anyone who possesses a prescribed drug without a doctor's note or a prohibited drug. Someone arrested due to their alleged possession of a...
The police do not always know whether a driver is drunk when they perform a traffic stop. In some cases, a driver is clearly intoxicated. For others, it may not always be clear. The police have several ways to assess whether a driver is drunk. Some of these methods...
If this is the first time that you’ve heard the term “virtual visitation,” don’t be turned off by the word “visitation,” which some parents understandably find to be inaccurate and insulting. Virtual visitation is an approach to digital parenting time that can be...
Many people get prescribed opioid drugs to treat conditions like chronic pain, acute fractures and other painful illnesses. Sometimes they don’t finish the whole prescription and have a few pills left in their bottle. Friends and family members might ask the person...
The burden of proof in criminal cases is higher than in other legal proceedings, such as civil claims. In civil cases, the burden of proof is based on the balance of probabilities. This means that a case can go in a party’s favor if their version of events is more...
Custody orders established or otherwise formalized by the Louisiana family courts often include specific standards. Each parent may receive a certain amount of parenting time or physical custody. Custody orders can help two adults share the responsibility for their...
As the parent of a teenager, one of your main concerns may be that they will drink alcohol while they are underage. You could be worried that they’ll be arrested on minor in possession charges or while trying to make an illegal purchase. You may also be concerned...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is a serious offense for anyone. But the consequences can be different for a teenager. Besides facing DUI consequences, they may also face the penalties of violating Louisiana's underage drinking laws. So, what should you...
Louisiana prosecutors and other law enforcement authorities deploy any number of techniques and methods while trying to apprehend and convict suspects. Some are concrete evidence-based, like fingerprints or other physical markers. But just as important - if not more...
