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Child Pornography Charges in Louisiana

How Serious Are Child Pornography Charges in Louisiana?

April 7, 2020Eric G. Johnson

Last fall, a couple was arrested and accused of producing child pornography. The case stunned many in Louisiana because the two people who got taken into custody were a high-ranking Sheriff’s Office deputy and his wife, a school teacher. According to the police report, officers arrested the couple after finding evidence which included photos of…

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COVID-19 Impacts Louisiana

Louisiana Hard Hit by COVID-19, Under Stay At Home Order

April 1, 2020Eric G. Johnson

As one of the states hardest hit by COVID-19, Louisiana is under a stay-at-home order as the number of coronavirus cases and deaths have surged in the past few weeks. Gov. John Bel Edwards had issued the statewide stay-at-home order through April 13, but has since extended it to April 30. The order allows exceptions,…

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Smuggling contraband into prison

What Happens If You’re Caught Smuggling Drugs or Contraband into a Louisiana Prison?

March 23, 2020Eric G. Johnson

In August 2018, two people went to visit an associate at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola and were arrested. According to the Louisiana Department of Corrections, the two visitors were planning to do more than simply visit an inmate. They were also hoping to provide the inmate with drugs, the DOC noted. The case…

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Louisiana restores ex-felon voting rights

Louisiana Restored Voting Rights for Ex-Felons. What Does it Mean for Released Convicts?

March 16, 2020Eric G. Johnson

Last November, when Louisiana held its statewide election, something truly unique and historic happened. More than 36,000 Louisiana residents were eligible to vote for the first time in years, sometimes decades. They all shared the same reason for having been prevented from voting for so long: they were ex-felons. In 2018, Louisiana lawmakers voted to…

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Louisiana Life Without Parole Sentencing

Louisiana Has the Nation’s Highest Life Without Parole Sentencing Laws

March 9, 2020Eric G. Johnson

Louisiana is among the toughest states in the nation for repeat offenders, and the state has the country’s strictest life without parole sentencing laws. At least 15% of Louisiana’s prison population consists of people who are serving life without parole. No other state has as high a percentage. Louisiana has more inmates serving life sentences…

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Gambling in Louisiana

A Louisiana Man Has Been Charged with Rigging Bingo Games

March 2, 2020Eric G. Johnson

Louisiana may be well known for Mardi Gras and amazing southern dishes in New Orleans, but the Bayou State is also known for something else: gambling. Gambling is a top industry in Louisiana, where locals and visitors alike can experience the state’s delectable meals at restaurants located in casinos, or choose to do their gambling…

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Bail Bonds in Louisiana

Important Facts to Know about Bail in Louisiana

February 24, 2020Eric G. Johnson

Most people think of the bail system as one where people who get arrested can post bail money to get out of jail until their trial begins. People who don’t have the cash for their bail can find a bail bonds agent to put up the funds.  In Louisiana, though, the commercial bail industry has…

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Adult Vs. Juvenile Court

The Juvenile Justice System vs. the Adult Criminal Justice System

February 17, 2020Eric G. Johnson

It’s been an ongoing debate in Louisiana that the state will benefit from reforming its system of juvenile justice. Last year, the state opted to have 17-year-olds arrested for nonviolent crimes viewed as juveniles in Louisiana’s criminal justice system. Known as the Raise the Age Louisiana Act, it was part of a package of juvenile…

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Louisiana and Juvenile Crimes

How Does Louisiana Deal with Juvenile Crimes?

February 10, 2020Eric G. Johnson

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…

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Retaining Your License After a DWI in Louisiana

Can You Retain Your Driver’s License After A DWI Arrest in Louisiana?

February 3, 2020Eric G. Johnson

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…

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