Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, which can include movies, trademarks, patents, music, and software. Therefore, intellectual property theft involves stealing an idea from another person or business. This may include copyrights, logos, and inventions. A lot of these cases of intellectual property theft happen online as well. While some of these…
Encountering the police at a traffic stop or home visit can be stressful and fearsome for many people. Especially when a police officer suggests searching belongings, it’s essential for people to know their rights and what their legal obligations are in every case. In some cases, police officers have violated rights by searching belongings without…
If you have been charged with or convicted of a white-collar crime, you may worry about the potential consequences and impact on your career and reputation. Depending on the crime, you may face prison time, fines, and even civil lawsuits. We understand these potential punishments can be overwhelming, so we may be able to take…
Facing wire fraud charges can be terrifying because the mere allegations have the potential to damage a person’s career and reputation. Even though wire fraud is a white-collar crime, it doesn’t mean the penalties are any less harsh than those for blue-collar and violent crimes. Being convicted of wire fraud can result in up to…
Getting pulled over in a traffic stop or encountering a police officer for speculations of illegal acts may cause a person to panic and try to resolve the situation independently. People sometimes attempt to bribe a police officer or public official in Louisiana to try and evade the financial or legal repercussions of disobeying the…
If you have been charged with a crime in Louisiana and face a potential jail sentence, one way you may be able to get your sentence and charges reduced is with a plea deal. A plea deal, also called an agreement or bargain, is an agreement between the defense and the prosecution that typically involves…
When settling a case in court, you may receive a court order from the judge to perform or avoid specific actions. These orders lay out the terms you must follow at all times, and you should always ensure you abide by them. If you violate a court order in any way, you could face serious…
Embezzlement is the misappropriation of funds that belong to someone else but were entrusted in your care. This kind of embezzlement is sometimes referred to as employee theft because it generally consists of charges being brought against an employee, but anyone with a fiduciary (trustee) responsibility can have embezzlement charges brought against them. Embezzlement can…
If you have been pulled over and taken a breathalyzer test in Louisiana, you might be concerned about how the results can affect your future. Failing a breathalyzer test and facing DUI charges should be taken seriously. However, the results of these tests can be false and influenced by other factors besides your alcohol consumption. …
A criminal conspiracy is when two or more individuals agree to commit an unlawful act and take some action towards acting it out. The action taken to move the crime forward itself does not need to be a crime, but it must be an indicator that the conspirators had a plan, knew about the plan,…