In 2016, Louisiana passed a law preventing domestic abusers from purchasing guns. Just passing the law, however, was not enough to keep guns out of abusers’ hands. To prevent future gun violence, Louisiana parishes must enforce it. Unfortunately, only the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has followed through with the mandate. The rest of the state…
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…
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…
In the United States, police encounters can be 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 because there is no guarantee…
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 or possess an illegal substance 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…
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…
Per the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, criminal defendants are guaranteed several rights regarding their movement through the criminal justice system. These rights include: The right to a public trial without unnecessary delay The right to know who their accusers are The right to know the nature of the charges against them The right…
Louisiana is known as “the world’s prison capital” for having not only the highest incarceration rate in the country but in the entire world. Louisiana’s Three Strikes Law can drastically increase prison sentences for those with prior felony convictions, potentially leading to life imprisonment without parole. The federal three strikes law also imposes increasingly severe…