Facing criminal charges can be a stressful and frightening experience. A criminal offense is defined as a crime against the state. Seeking legal advice as soon as you’re charged is vital because you could face time in prison, large fines, or both if you fail to present a compelling defense. Having an experienced criminal lawyer…
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, killings and shootings have risen dramatically in New Orleans. According to a report by the Metropolitan Crime Commission, violent crime is up drastically compared to last year. This trend mirrors the ones seen around the country as communities are reeling from the pandemic and its economic fallout. Keep reading to…
Someone is arrested for a drug law violation every 20 seconds in the United States. The consequences of a single arrest can impact a person’s freedom, job, health, and family. While states that have legalized marijuana have seen a decline in marijuana arrests, other drug-related arrests have increased. Drug criminalization continues to be a top…
Earlier this summer, the Louisiana State Senate approved a bill that would loosen the rules surrounding which doctors can recommend marijuana to patients and for what reasons. The changes in the law under House Bill 819, which took effect in August, allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana for any patient in need and removes restrictions…
In Louisiana, the rules surrounding the way marijuana is governed are constantly changing. In August, Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) signed three bills into law that will dramatically expand the state’s medical cannabis program, including allowing medical practitioners to recommend patients with any weakening condition to use medical marijuana, offering protections for banks that service…
The Louisiana Senate committee voted to forward a bill that would designate possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of a felony as a “crime of violence.” The proposal—labeled Senate Bill 188—still needs to be approved by the full Senate and the House and signed by the governor to become law. As it…
It has long been a question why some children commit crimes and not others. But in recent years, extensive scientific studies from child welfare associations, education bodies, and mental hygiene clinics have brought forth data that can better explain the contributing factors. Though each juvenile offense is the outcome of a complexity of causes, it’s…
Drug abuse is an issue for adults and juveniles alike. Every year, more than 1.5 million individuals in the United States are arrested on drug charges. Louisiana, in particular, has one of the highest drug-related arrest counts of any state. No matter how common drug charges are, no parent ever expects to get a call…
Driving while intoxicated is a serious crime. Any time you get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you put your life and the lives of others at risk. The state of Louisiana carries harsh penalties for driving while intoxicated—penalties that can change the entire course of…
Louisiana has some of the strictest drug laws in the country. In Louisiana, getting caught in possession of medication without a prescription is a serious offense. Although there are well-intentioned reasons—helping a friend or treating your pain—illegal possession of prescription drugs can have serious consequences. If you are arrested for illegally possessing medication, you should…