A criminal history can have a dramatic negative impact on the life of any defendant in Louisiana. Even though juveniles do have the advantage of an opportunity for record sealing before the age of 18 in many instances, there can be fallout beyond the impact on the...
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...
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...
Many Louisiana residents will not be surprised to learn that African Americans and other individuals of color are underrepresented among attorneys in the criminal justice system. Activists say that the disproportionate number of white prosecutors and judges in the...
Detectives in Louisiana arrested two people on Aug. 13 after executing search warrants at a home in Springfield and a hotel room in Walker. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office says the 41-year-old woman and 18-year-old man used the two locations and a number of...
Police lights in a driver’ rear-view mirror often mean that the driver is required to stop and submit to questioning by a police officer. In Louisiana and throughout jurisdictions across the nation, many individuals feel apprehensive about encountering law enforcement...
Many drunk driving charges are built on a breathalyzer test that the accused driver allegedly failed. Because of how serious the potential penalties and consequences of a DUI charge are, it is critical to know how to challenge the reliability or accuracy of a...
Many of our readers in Louisiana probably think that drug possession charges are fairly straightforward – a person is found in possession of illegal drugs, charged and, perhaps, convicted of the crime. However, Louisiana residents should remember their constitutional...
Law enforcement officials throughout the state of Louisiana are vigilant about stopping and arresting individuals that they believe are driving while under the influence of alcohol. While many of the men and women that they investigate are at or above the legal...
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...
