It is tragic when a teenager makes a mistake that will stay on their permanent record and follow them for the rest of their lives. The situation is much more severe when the minor has to face an adult sentence for a crime. Under certain circumstances, prosecutors can...
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What are Louisiana’s stalking laws?
Stalking isn't just a danger or annoyance for victims; it's a serious violation of law that carries significant criminal penalties for those who commit such acts in Louisiana. Here, we'll get into what Louisiana state law says about stalking and the punishments it...
How serious are cocaine offenses in Louisiana?
Louisiana is a state that takes drug crimes involving cocaine very seriously. As such if a person is charged and eventually convicted of violating the state’s cocaine laws, they can face very harsh penalties. It’s important to understand what these laws are and the...
Why the expungement of juvenile criminal records matters
Many people are under the assumption that juvenile criminal records are confidential and that this means that they are not subject to release for any reason. While juvenile records are confidential in Louisiana, they are eligible for disclosure under a number of...
What is reasonable suspicion when it comes to police stops?
In the United States, a police officer cannot just choose to pull you over while you are driving. In order to do so, they have to have reasonable suspicion that you are doing something illegal. The term "reasonable suspicion" has gone through extensive court battles...
Supreme Court rules in exigent circumstances case
Police officers in Louisiana and around the country must usually obtain search warrants before they can enter a suspect's home without permission, but the courts have allowed police to act without warrants in situations where exigent circumstances exist. The exigent...
What to do when you are pulled over
Every day, hundreds of people all over the country are pulled over by the police. The reasons vary from minor traffic offenses to more serious acts. Some will end up being charged. Residents of Louisiana should learn what to say and what to refrain from saying in...
Coercive interview techniques and false confessions
Louisiana residents may think that they would never confess to crimes that they did not commit, but this happens with worrying regularity. Data from the National Registry of Exonerations reveals that one in five of the people who have been released from prison after...
Is rehab an alternative to jail time?
Many people find themselves in legal trouble due to their use of controlled substances. Persons never previously in trouble with the law may find themselves looking at jail time. Louisiana does offer drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of jail to some offenders....
Criminal conviction disqualification from federal student aid
Many prospective college students in Louisiana will depend on financial aid when attending post-secondary training schools because the price of education even for a frugal program of work can be expensive. Luckily, there are multiple sources of financial aid available...