A misdemeanor or felony conviction can affect your life in multiple aspects. Besides the risk of getting punished with a huge fine or months behind bars, criminal convictions can haunt you for the rest of your life. Many people with criminal convictions on their record risk getting rejected by employers, colleges, and landlords, among other…
If you’re being investigated for PPP fraud, it can be an overwhelming experience. What legal steps should you take to make sure your rights are protected? What does a PPP fraud charge entail? If you have questions about your charge or need help building a robust claim for your defense, the team at John D….
If you have been charged with pimping or pandering, you may be feeling overwhelmed on how to fight the charges against you. Pimping and pandering charges are critical offenses with potentially intense ramifications, so it is essential that one understands what they mean as well as how to combat them in court. At John D….
If you are charged with bankruptcy fraud, you may not know what steps to take next. Bankruptcy fraud almost always involves the concealment of assets. Since creditors are only allowed to liquidate assets listed by the debtor, a debtor can fraudulently retain concealed assets despite owing an outstanding debt. Further concealment can take the form…
Being charged with any drug-related offense in Louisiana can have significant consequences. You’ll have to pay substantial fines, serve a long sentence, and have a permanent criminal record that can impact your future opportunities. If you were accused of drug conspiracy charges in Louisiana, you may wonder whether it’s possible to beat these charges. It…
Being charged with money laundering can be overwhelming and lead you to wonder what steps you can take next to defend yourself. Money laundering is a serious offense that could lead to up to 50 years in a Louisiana state prison. You can also be charged with both Louisiana and federal laundering charges, which can…
Employers, financial institutions, and other organizations often use criminal records to decide your eligibility for specific roles and services. Therefore, having a conviction on your criminal record may continue to impact your life even after the penalties are served. Whether you’re facing criminal charges or have served your sentence and you’re attempting to go back…
Drug-sniffing dogs offer multiple benefits for law enforcement, including being able to sniff out illicit substances, potential bombs, and even can track criminals in some cases. However, are drug-sniffing dogs reliable? In the face of criminal charges concerning controlled substances, it is hard to prove innocence without disproving results from drug-sniffing canines. Here at John…
There are few who could argue that the internet has paved the way for new possibilities when it comes to communication. However, there’s also a darker side to this new technological age: cyberstalking. While the internet has made it easier to stay in touch with friends, family, and even work colleagues, it’s also made it…
A search warrant is a court-sanctioned document that gives police officers permission to search a person’s property for evidence of criminal activity. Legally, the police aren’t allowed to search your property if they don’t have a warrant. However, are there exceptions to this rule? What all do you need to know about your rights relating…