Louisiana has its fair share of registered sex offenders. The problem with them is not generally that they repeat their offenses. Most of them encounter trouble by not properly reporting under the sex offender registration law, according to police and criminal defense...
Month: October 2018
Drug charges after traffic stop must pass constitutional muster
Traffic stops account for a significant percentage of the drug crimes charged each year in Louisiana. There are specific constitutional restraints, however, that police must meet regarding drug charges arising out of a traffic stop. The first consideration is that the...
Attempted murder, drug charges filed against man re car chase
Unarmed suspects in Louisiana and nationwide have been shot by police, sometimes fatally, in a pattern of similar controversial incidents in recent years. The cloak of suspicion has been cast on police behavior because the suspect is usually unarmed, leaving few if...
Man asserts criminal defense to arson and assault charges
Arson is a serious crime in Louisiana that can carry a substantial prison sentence. The seriousness of the punishment is distinguished by the level of damages that are caused. If the damages are less than $500, the punishment carries a fine and a sentence of...
You can stand up for justice following a pedestrian crash
A car accident can easily cause you to suffer grave injuries in certain situations. This is especially true in the case of a pedestrian accident, as pedestrians lack the protection that those riding in passenger cars enjoy. In some situations, pedestrian accidents...