In August 2020, a Louisiana lawmaker introduced a bill that seemed to abolish life sentences without parole for juveniles. However, the lawmaker who introduced the bill has now said that the bill is only for certain juvenile offenders, not the ones who committed...
A long-term investigation into drug trafficking and distribution in Louisiana has led to the indictment of 13 individuals on federal narcotics charges and the arrest of 27 individuals on state drug charges. The results of what was dubbed Operation Hustle City were...
Parents in Louisiana or other U.S. states often struggle to pay child support, especially in a fluctuating economy. If you're finding it increasingly difficult to pay child support or you're a parent who's owed child support payments, you might have an array of valid...
Visitation transportation is a responsibility that should be included in a child custody agreement. In Louisiana, co-parenting has become the norm. Thus, having this agreement in place will eliminate all confusion concerning which the parent needs to provide transport...
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...
It's no secret that money problems are one of the leading causes of divorce. For many couples, that includes financial infidelity. While marital infidelity is more widely discussed, financial infidelity, where one partner hides accounts or spending habits from the...
Louisiana residents who have decided to pursue a divorce might wonder how to approach the division of property. Negotiating who gets what in a divorce can be a difficult process that might be further complicated when emotions are involved. A professional who might...
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...
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...
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...
