Throughout the nation, jails and prisons have rules to follow. However, the exact rules differ from location to location. With that in mind, there can be differences between what's important in jail compared to a juvenile detention center. In juvenile detention...
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Criminal Defense
Is it important to cross-examine an eyewitness?
When a criminal case goes to trial, the jury must evaluate eyewitnesses. Jury members may accept what a witness has to say, but they are free to reject that testimony, too. In Louisiana criminal law, it's important to cross-examine eyewitnesses because their testimony...
Do minors get sent to jail?
In the state of Louisiana, minors can be charged as adults in certain circumstances. Minors who are convicted of crimes are typically sent to juvenile facilities until they reach the age of majority. Let's take a look at the factors that may determine if someone who...
Criminal behavior that begins before adulthood
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...
Domestic violence charges: Type of defenses
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...
Can you attend college if you have a criminal record?
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...
When an officer thinks a motorist is driving under the influence
Driving under the influence in Louisiana happens when a motorist operates a vehicle while impaired from the effects of alcohol or drug use. Law enforcement officers in the state have the responsibility to pull over any driver suspected of being under the influence...
Minorities underrepresented among judges, survey says
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...
Narcotics investigation in Louisiana leads to 2 arrests
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...
Defense options when addressing field sobriety test evidence
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...