Summer is fast approaching, along with an increase in certain types of crime. While increases in crime rate during the summer months impact communities all across the nation, certain factors about the south – and Louisiana, in particular – make crime more likely. The hot weather has a lot to do with seasonal crime increases….
Protective orders are a crucial legal mechanism to safeguard individuals from domestic violence, harassment, and stalking. It is also known as a restraining order and is a legal document issued by the court that prohibits a person from contacting or coming near another individual. They help to prevent further harm and provide legal remedies for…
A misdemeanor or felony conviction can affect your life in multiple aspects. Besides the risk of getting punished with a huge fine or months behind bars, criminal convictions can haunt you for the rest of your life. Many people with criminal convictions on their record risk getting rejected by employers, colleges, and landlords, among other…
If you have been charged with pimping or pandering, you may be feeling overwhelmed on how to fight the charges against you. Pimping and pandering charges are critical offenses with potentially intense ramifications, so it is essential that one understands what they mean as well as how to combat them in court. At John D….
Employers, financial institutions, and other organizations often use criminal records to decide your eligibility for specific roles and services. Therefore, having a conviction on your criminal record may continue to impact your life even after the penalties are served. Whether you’re facing criminal charges or have served your sentence and you’re attempting to go back…
There are few who could argue that the internet has paved the way for new possibilities when it comes to communication. However, there’s also a darker side to this new technological age: cyberstalking. While the internet has made it easier to stay in touch with friends, family, and even work colleagues, it’s also made it…
A search warrant is a court-sanctioned document that gives police officers permission to search a person’s property for evidence of criminal activity. Legally, the police aren’t allowed to search your property if they don’t have a warrant. However, are there exceptions to this rule? What all do you need to know about your rights relating…
The holidays are often a joyous and fun time of the year, and many people love to buy gifts for others. However, with the large number of holiday shoppers participating in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, there are increased risks of scams and fraud. Criminals are also taking advantage of the busy holiday shopping…
In the United States, corrupt schemes and illegal acts are taken very seriously. Local, state, and federal laws and regulations are in place to help minimize the occurrence of crimes involving bribery, illegal lobbying, extortion, and other forms of public corruption. When federal, state, or local officials, business owners, or citizens partake in public corruption…
People often hope to keep their homes and belongings safe, and no one can predict a perpetrator robbing or invading their space. Robberies and home invasion cases in Louisiana are taken very seriously, meaning anyone arrested for being involved in a home invasion can expect to face steep fines and penalties and a criminal record. …