Trials are fundamental parts of the justice process. If you’re accused of a crime, they ensure that you have a chance to plead your case before a decision is made. In a jury trial, you get to plead your case before a group of your peers. Juries are typically a random assortment of people from…
After being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), many people often wonder what this means for their employment. It may be possible to lose your job over this charge or for your employer to temporarily suspend you until a hearing is completed. However, you may be legally protected from…
If you are a defendant in a criminal case that is about to be brought to trial, you might be wondering how to avoid severe penalties. Unless you are confident that you and your attorney have a strong defense, it can be challenging to predict the outcome or the consequences of your case. One way…
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but not everyone out and about is full of holiday cheer. In fact, throughout the holiday season, crime spikes. At this time of year, news reports focus heavily on crime and how to keep yourself safe. There’s a wide variety of crimes that increase, like…
Facing criminal charges can be a stressful and frightening experience. A criminal case involves various complexities and legal intricacies, making it crucial to understand your rights and the legal process. Seeking legal advice as soon as you’re charged with a criminal offense is vital because you could face time in prison, large fines, or both…
It has long been a question why some children commit crimes and not others. But in recent years, extensive scientific studies from child welfare associations, education bodies, and mental hygiene clinics have brought forth data that can better explain the contributing factors. Though each juvenile offense is the outcome of a complexity of causes, it’s…
There are dozens of popular television shows that paint a Hollywood portrait of criminal defense attorneys. Unfortunately, these TV hits do not accurately portray the effectiveness or expertise of criminal defense attorneys and the necessary role they play in helping individuals facing criminal charges. If you’ve recently been charged with a criminal offense in Louisiana,…
Any life taken by murder is a terrible tragedy for the victim’s family, friends and the entire community, but it can be even more emotionally grueling for the family to learn that someone they loved was targeted because of characteristics like their race or sexual orientation. Louisiana prosecutes hate crimes to deter those motivated by…
In May 2015, detectives in Baton Rouge were able to find the body of Taherah Ghassemi, who had been missing for a month. Detectives would eventually get a big break, which led them to discover Ghassemi’s body buried in a rural area about an hour’s drive from Baton Rouge. Shortly afterward, police arrested the victim’s…
Louisiana has been competing with Oklahoma and Mississippi for the nation’s highest incarceration rate for years. While the state currently holds first place, that may not last long considering two things. One is the Criminal Justice Reform measures signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards in 2017 which focused on steering less serious offenders…