Parents of teens in Louisiana who are facing criminal charges in juvenile court can find some relief. Thanks to a new law, the state has eliminated fees from the costs of going to court. Here are some facts of the law that you should know. What is the new law? The new...
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...
If the custody arrangement you currently have with your ex-partner is no longer viable, it may become necessary to officially request a modification to the custodial arrangement in court. For parents in Louisiana with a child custody arrangement that doesn't work...
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...
Former couples with children in Louisiana must consider child support. Whether or not they were married is irrelevant as state law requires both parents to be responsible for supporting their child. It’s important to know the state's laws and guidelines. What are the...
In Louisiana, it is illegal for anyone to operate a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content, or BAC, that is over .08%. If a police officer pulls you over because he or she suspects that you’re drunk, the officer may ask you to submit to sobriety tests. While you...
In Hammond, Louisiana, dealing with the juvenile court can be stressful. It's important to understand pre-disposition investigations beforehand and how they affect the juvenile court. When dealing with juvenile cases, it's best to use a law firm that deals with family...
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...
In Louisiana, entities that have been ordered to withhold child support must report any lump sum payments they intend to make to individuals at least 15 days in advance. Many different types of lump-sum payments are counted as income for child support purposes....
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...
