On behalf of Brett K. Duncan & Co. | Jun 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Brett K. Duncan & Co. | May 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Brett K. Duncan & Co. | Apr 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Brett K. Duncan & Co. | Mar 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Brett K. Duncan & Co. | Mar 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Like many other states, Louisiana has a law which makes it a crime to kill someone through negligence, which is a legal term akin to carelessness or thoughtlessness. What makes this charge scary is that just about anyone in this state has, sometimes several times a...
On behalf of Brett K. Duncan & Co. | Mar 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Many bright Louisiana teens and young adults sometimes make dumb mistakes. They can, for instance, be caught drinking underage, and they may even get accused of drunk driving. Other times, teenagers seeking thrills, such as shoplifting, reckless driving or doing...
