Blanchard, LA Criminal Defense Lawyer

Suffering a criminal conviction can have significant consequences for your future. Even if you do not face serious legal penalties, like large fines and jail time, a single criminal conviction on your permanent record can spell disaster for your livelihood. Whether you have been accused of petty theft at an establishment along North Main Street or manslaughter at a home on Elmwood Hills Drive, criminal defense lawyers in Blanchard, LA, are here to protect your rights.

John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC: Ready to Fight for You

At John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC, our attorneys are here to serve you. No matter the nature of criminal charges you’re dealing with, our main goal is to protect your livelihood from the damage a criminal conviction could cause. Facing a criminal charge is scary, overwhelming, and intimidating, but the good news is you don’t have to experience this alone. At John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

The criminal defense team at John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC, knows its way around a courtroom when it comes to fighting for you. Whether your case is a minor offense and being handled through the Blanchard Mayor’s Court on North Main Street, or you are facing more serious charges through the Caddo Parish Courthouse on Texas Street in Shreveport, we are here to review your case, build you a solid defense strategy, and safeguard your future. 

Criminal Cases We Handle in Blanchard, LA

Situated just outside Shreveport, one of the biggest cities in Louisiana, Blanchard has a crime rate of around 22.47 per 1,000 members of the population. If you have been arrested for a crime, it is crucial that you find the right attorney to represent you. You want a legal advocate who has experience handling cases just like yours. For over 32 years, John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC, has handled criminal cases that include the following charges:

• Drug crimes. Charges related to drug crimes can include the possession, manufacturing, distribution, importation, trafficking, or possession with the intent to sell any kind of illegal drug or controlled substance. In certain cases, a drug charge can be considered a federal offense, and you will want to ensure you have someone on your side experienced in dealing with federal charges. Every 35 seconds, someone is arrested for a drug crime.
• Violent crimes. These charges are fiercely prosecuted in Louisiana, meaning you need to ensure you have an attorney on your side who is not afraid to fight. Violent crimes typically include assault, armed robbery, battery, kidnapping, attempted murder, murder, or other crimes that involve the use of a deadly weapon or firearm. 
• DUI/DWI charges. If you are charged with operating your vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you could face serious penalties. DWI cases are charged more severely if this is a repeat offense, and across the country, nearly a third of all DWI offenders turn out to be repeats. 
• Sex crimes. Being charged with a sex crime is a serious legal matter that should not be taken lightly. These crimes are highly stigmatized, meaning that they can have a detrimental impact on your personal and professional life in conjunction with serious legal penalties. The most common sex crimes in Blanchard include rape, child pornography, sexual assault and/or battery, and indecent exposure. 
• Internet or cybercrimes. Crimes that fall under the umbrella of internet or cybercrimes are vast. They can include charges of theft, credit card fraud, identity theft, drug-related crimes, and sex crimes, such as the online solicitation of a minor. In many cases, both the state and federal legal systems can become involved, necessitating an attorney who has experience handling cases at both of these levels. 
• White-collar crimes. These crimes are typically non-violent in nature and include some kind of fraud or deception for personal or financial gain. The most common white-collar crimes include money laundering, embezzlement, bribery, forgery, extortion, wire fraud, bank fraud, insurance fraud, mail fraud, and securities fraud. 
• Domestic violence. If you have been accused of domestic violence, you need an attorney who can act fast to protect your rights. Domestic violence cases typically arise between members of a family, those in a relationship with one another, or former partners, and individuals who reside together. Being convicted of domestic violence can do massive harm to your future, and it is crucial that you hire an attorney as soon as you can. 
• Theft crimes. Crimes such as shoplifting, robbery, armed robbery, burglary, and carjacking all fall under the umbrella of theft. The penalties you can face for a theft crime conviction will ultimately depend on the value of the property involved in the case and whether there was any use of threat, force, intimidation, deadly weapon, or firearm. 

Consequences of a Louisiana Criminal Conviction

There are a number of penalties and consequences you can suffer as a result of a criminal conviction in Louisiana. These will ultimately depend on the nature of your alleged crime, certain factors involved, and whether anyone was harmed or killed while the crime was being committed. These penalties include:

• Jail or prison time
• Large fines
• Probation
• Community service
• Permanent criminal record
• Mandatory sex-offender registration
• Difficulty securing future employment or housing
• Loss of driver’s license

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Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Blanchard Area Residents Today

If you believe you are being investigated for a crime, or have been officially charged and arrested, you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. The lawyers at John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC, are passionate about defending our clients’ rights, no matter the nature of the criminal charge involved. We are here to represent you, your interests, and support you through this difficult time. If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a crime, call us today at 318-377-1555 or contact us via our online form. Schedule an initial consultation and learn more about how we can serve you.