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Defending Against Unwitnessed Criminal Allegations

March 28, 2019Eric G. Johnson

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…

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Gun Ownership as a Felon in Louisiana

March 21, 2019Eric G. Johnson

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…

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Louisiana Pleas and Plea Alternatives

February 28, 2019Eric G. Johnson

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…

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Miranda Warnings & Pleading the Fifth

January 3, 2019Eric G. Johnson

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…

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Gretna, Louisiana Named Arrest Capital of America

December 20, 2018Eric G. Johnson

The city of Gretna, Louisiana, sees more arrests than in any other place in the country, including some high-population, high-crime towns like Baltimore and New York City. The arrest rate in Gretna is a whopping 14 times higher than the national average, with 6,566 arrests made in 2013 alone – a figure that places the…

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Can I Switch from a Public Defender to Private Representation?

December 6, 2018Eric G. Johnson

An individual is permitted to obtain a public defender or private attorney when accused of committing a crime. The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees this right, but there are several steps involved to pursue the action. A public defender represents a defendant who does not have the financial ability to pay for…

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Understanding Motions in a Criminal Trial

November 22, 2018Eric G. Johnson

As a defendant in a criminal trial, there’s a host of information to be aware of including proper courtroom decorum, how to dress for court, and how to adequately refute charges. If that weren’t enough, there is also an entire system of “motions” that one may pursue to achieve a desirable result. A motion, in…

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Can You Get a DUI with a BAC Under the Legal Limit?

November 15, 2018Eric G. Johnson

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol poses great risk to anyone on the road. The law takes drunk driving very seriously, and those charged with a DUI could face a variety of punishments including the loss of driving privileges, financial penalties, and even imprisonment. Driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is…

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Can You Withdraw a Guilty Plea in Louisiana?

October 18, 2018Eric G. Johnson

Being charged with committing a crime can be stressful and scary. With potentially severe punishments, finding ways to get out of the situation is always a top priority, especially if you haven’t had previous run-ins with the law. Individuals who may not be fully aware of their criminal options or are unaware of how the…

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What Kind of Evidence is Admissible in Court?

September 27, 2018Eric G. Johnson

The type of evidence and how the prosecution presents it in court can be the difference between a guilty verdict or being cleared of all charges. With the stakes so high, attorneys put deep thought into what evidence to show in court and how the judge and jury may receive it. As the defendant in…

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