Helping Louisiana Families Face Legal Problems
The defensive use of force is a common defense made in Louisiana courts. In general, the amount of force has to be reasonable and appropriate to prevent another force. However, every situation is judged differently and determined by specific provisions within...
In the last decade, diversion programs have become a mainstay in the criminal justice field. With a goal to provide additional support to communities, these programs offer an alternative to the traditional criminal justice system and offer new ways to protect...
When a credible eyewitness identifies someone during a criminal investigation, Louisiana prosecutors may claim to have a strong case. However, things could fall apart for the prosecutor when the case moves to trial. Eyewitness testimony is not always credible, and...
Anyone who commits a DUI runs the risk of significant legal consequences. Fines and jail time are possible, depending on the specifics. Louisiana DUI offenders may find the effects continue even after the case closes. DUI arrests and convictions remain on people's...
Being pulled over at a DUI checkpoint is an experience no one wants to go through. You may be nervous and unsure of what to do or say. The officer may ask you questions and request that you perform field sobriety tests. It's important to know your rights so that you...
All states have what is known as an implied consent law, which requires motorists to submit to chemical testing when police officers have reason to believe that they are operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drunk driving suspects in...
People accused of committing crimes in Louisiana and around the country appear in court for the first time when they attend an arraignment hearing. The judges who preside over these proceedings hear dozens of cases in a single session, so this is not a time for...
In many cases, when teenagers get their license in Louisiana, they rarely think about the consequences of getting a DUI. Many teens know that it is illegal to drink and drive or that it can lead to fines and jail time, but not many of them realize that it can affect...
Drunk driving causes many accidents and fatalities, which is why states make strict laws. Alcohol impairs judgment, decreases decision-making abilities, and interferes with reflexes. Drivers in Hammond, Louisiana should know DUI laws and possible penalties they may...
Compelling witness testimony could secure a conviction in a criminal case. Unfortunately, not all "compelling testimony" is truthful. A witness may implicate another person in a crime after making outright false statements. A Louisiana jury may not realize the...
