Helping Louisiana Families Face Legal Problems
A person who’s arrested for a criminal charge will likely want to get out of jail as soon as they can. Considering how long it takes for cases to make it through the criminal justice system, it’s understandable that defendants want to be free while they’re waiting for...
Underage drinking is illegal but also incredibly common. For instance, one study found that one out of every three high school students admitted to drinking alcohol. Many people have their first drink before they turn 21, and some of them drink on a consistent basis....
A person who’s facing criminal charges may want the case to be done as quickly as possible, but trials can take considerable time. Because of this, some defendants opt to pursue a plea deal to resolve the charges. This helps the defendant to have a say in the sentence...
Facing criminal charges can be one of the most distressing experiences. Whether you’ve been accused of a minor offense or something more serious, the weight of the situation can feel overwhelming. Navigating the often complex and intimidating justice system can be...
As protests and social movements continue to significantly shape the political and cultural landscape, many teenagers feel compelled to participate. Whether it’s about racial justice, climate change or education reform, young people are often passionate about causes...
There is a lot of pressure on young people, particularly teenagers, to succeed. They are typically told that they have to pass exams, go on to college or choose a career at a very young age. Some children thrive under this pressure, but many do not. When under...
Many high school students and college students find themselves facing criminal charges. These could be relatively minor charges, such as being a minor in possession of alcohol. But they could also be very significant, and you may worry that your child’s future is in...
Defending yourself in a criminal case requires a thorough understanding of the available legal defenses. One such defense is entrapment, which argues that you were coerced or induced by law enforcement to engage in a crime you otherwise would not have committed. While...
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...
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...
