In the three years since Louisiana passed a law preventing domestic abusers from purchasing guns, only the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has followed through with the mandate. The rest of the state hasn’t changed, in spite of the laws. According to advocates, the state legislature never established a system that would ensure that convicted domestic…
Turn your television on and tune in to your favorite news channel. It’s unlikely you’ll have to wait too long before the topic of gun control arises. The discussion is one being had around the world primarily due to the increased number of mass shootings, but also as a result of numerous fatal shootings involving…
Few people have entered a courtroom before their arraignment besides perhaps completing jury duty. Although having a defense lawyer on your side is crucial to fighting for your future, preparing for your day in court by practicing proper courtroom behavior and learning how to dress yourself are essential to presenting your best image to the…
Sexual battery and rape are among the most heinous sex offenses a person may commit in the eyes of the law. In Louisiana, the terminology regarding rape and sexual battery crimes recently changed. Those accused of inappropriate sexual conduct may be concerned about these changes and may have trouble distinguishing sexual battery from rape. If…
No first impression is more important than the one you make in court. Making a good first impression and maintaining a proper disposition throughout your trial is just as valuable as coming prepared with the right lawyer to represent you. Understanding and engaging in proper courtroom behavior plays a crucial role in the successful outcome…
Staring summer of 2018, some patients in Louisiana will be able to treat select medical conditions with medical marijuana. Regulators crafting the state’s medical marijuana policies worry that they still need to develop critical rules to accommodate the growing number of state-approved treatable conditions, which they expect will cause the state’s medical marijuana program to…
In the United States, being stopped by an officer of the law is an experience to fear. Unfortunately, several incidents throughout the county have placed a spotlight on police aggression and abuse of power, which has led to violent encounters and unjust deaths. When interacting with police in Louisiana, it’s crucial to know your rights…
No one looks forward to an encounter with police, but it’s difficult to go your entire adult life driving without being stopped by a law enforcement officer for one reason or another. Even if you were following all traffic laws, an officer might have mistaken you for another driver. More often than not, however, police…
Teens who engage in illegal drug use jeopardize their future. Simply warning them, however, often doesn’t do much good. What ultimately cements their understanding that drugs will lead to undesirable consequences is an arrest. If your child has been arrested for drug possession in Monroe, you can take steps to boost his or her chance…
Homicide charges are the most severe charges a person can face in Louisiana, a state which supports capital punishment. A person being investigated for murder may feel like all hope is lost, that no matter what kind of defense can be put together, he or she will face insurmountable consequences. While it is true that…