Television news coverage showing teens getting arrested often focuses on violent incidents like robberies or sexual assault, heightening the public’s fears about juvenile crime. Studies, though, indicate that most juvenile offenses are actually non-violent, which is one reason why Louisiana has started taking a different approach to how youthful offenders are treated in the state’s…
Being out with friends on a Saturday night and enjoying good company and conversation can sometimes mean you lose track of how many beers or shots you’ve had, and if you’re driving yourself home, it’s easy to ignore how risky it is to get behind that wheel. You could find yourself suddenly being pulled over…
Many criminal charges are the result of people making a serious mistake. Unfortunately, some people make the same mistake more than once. Now imagine you’ve made a serious mistake that results in criminal charges, and you’re realizing that your chances of avoiding long-term incarceration are slim-to-none. That scenario is a reality for habitual offenders in…
We’ve all heard the saying “In the wrong place at the wrong time.” Well, there’s also the situation of being seen with the wrong items at the wrong time. Many cases of possession of drug paraphernalia occur when the individual is not actually in possession of any drugs. That’s when the individual asks, “Is it…
Being charged with a drug crime is a nightmare for most people. The penalties for drug charges range from fines and probation to long-term incarceration. If you’ve recently been charged for a drug crime, you must be very worried about your future. Let’s discuss what separates misdemeanor and felony drug charges, and whether you’ll face…
Being charged with a drug crime is an experience no one wants to go through. Just because you face charges, however, doesn’t mean you’re guilty. In fact, just because you had drugs near you or on you doesn’t mean you’re guilty of the charges you face. A reliable attorney in Louisiana understands that possession is…
From New Orleans to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is brimming with opportunities for fun and excitement. Unfortunately, when people start having fun, what is happening can sometimes get out of control rather quickly. Louisiana is one of the most active locations for drug crimes and charges in the United States, and thousands of people are arrested…
For decades, both cocaine and marijuana have been abused as illegal substances across the country. Recently, some states have passed laws that make possession of both medical and recreational marijuana legal. These laws have raised questions about the future of marijuana charges. Here, we’re going to take a look at the difference between criminal charges…
Being charged with a drug crime in the state of Louisiana can be extremely stressful. Most drug charges carry the weight of heavy penalties including fines and incarceration. The State of Louisiana treats drug offenses harshly, particularly offenses involving personal use. Two of the most prominent drug laws are Possession and Intent To Sell. Many…
When it comes to drug arrests and drug crimes in the United States, the statistics are alarming. There have been more than 1.5 million arrests and $47 million spent on drug crimes in the United States each year. The state of Louisiana is no exception to these statistics. Louisiana now sends more people to prison…