With most Americans living paycheck to paycheck, unexpected changes in their employment can lead people to need public assistance now and then to get by. Government assistance, particularly food stamps and other subsidized programs, allows people to get the food, care, and housing they need when times get rough. Unfortunately, this doesn’t stop some folks…
Drug possession constitutes the vast majority of non-violent drug arrests. From marijuana and cocaine to heroin, any illegal narcotic found to be in your possession constitutes probable cause for a drug arrest. There are different types of possession charges, and among them, the most often misunderstood is constructive possession. With a better understanding of constructive…
Facing criminal prosecution is a stressful process. Starting at the initial arrest, then booking into jail, and finally facing the prospect of prison time, it’s one of the most upsetting experiences you’ll ever go through. The good news is you don’t have to go it alone. One of the best ways to navigate the challenges…
The fentanyl problem in the United States has reached epic proportions. In May of 2018, on the outskirts of Haughton, LA, police uncovered a significant amount of fentanyl during a traffic stop on the I-20. The arrest took a considerable amount of the drug out of circulation. The two men were caught and sentenced this…
Sometimes a person alleges a crime against another without any other witnesses. After all, it’s impossible to have a third party present in all situations. When cases like this happen, it comes down to the accuser’s word against the accused. If you’ve been charged for a crime with no witnesses, you’re facing an extremely difficult…
Under the United States Constitution, citizens have the right to bear arms per the Second Amendment. However, most state laws as well as federal law prohibit convicted felons from possessing firearms or ammunition. An ex-felon in possession of a firearm in Louisiana can face severe penalties unless he or she is capable of having his…
A judge performs many tasks during an arraignment hearing, including reading the charges against a defendant, determining the type of counsel that defendant has, and seeking a plea to the charges against a defendant in a criminal case. If you’re anticipating your arraignment after an arrest, you should know that entering your plea is the…
If a prosecutor had to list his or her most problematic cases, domestic violence matters would be near the top of the list. Such cases are enormously hard to prove, mostly because of the relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant makes it difficult to obtain evidence. Unfortunately, domestic abuse is underreported to the proper…
According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, more than 12 million men and women each year are victims of domestic violence. There are multiple forms of domestic violence that are prevalent across the United States. Physical violence, sexual violence, and emotional abuse rank among the highest. It’s also been found that child abuse is likely…
The phrase “pleading the Fifth” has been popularized in television shows and movies and is not simply a Hollywood invention. It’s a specific privilege against self-incrimination that is mentioned in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Under certain circumstances, witnesses can invoke their Fifth Amendment privilege to prevent potential self-incrimination. An example of this…