There are a variety of consequences that come with being sentenced to register as a sexual offender in the state of Louisiana. Having that status can prevent you from obtaining a career in certain industries, bar you from joining community activities such as sports or volunteering, and it can even make it difficult to maintain…
Someone is arrested for a drug law violation every 20 seconds in the United States. The consequences of a single arrest can impact a person’s freedom, job, health, and family. While states that have legalized marijuana have seen a decline in marijuana arrests, other drug-related arrests have increased. Drug criminalization continues to be a top…
Louisiana has some of the strictest drug laws in the country. In Louisiana, getting caught in possession of medication without a prescription is a serious offense. Although there are well-intentioned reasons—helping a friend or treating your pain—illegal possession of prescription drugs can have serious consequences. If you are arrested for illegally possessing medication, you should…
In recent years, the pressure to legalize cannabis has been a hot topic. Across the country, Americans have been pushing for progressive cannabis laws, and in most states, legislators have responded by passing legislation that legalizes cannabis use to varying degrees. Medical or recreational marijuana is legal in all states, excluding Wyoming, Kansas, South Carolina,…
The risks of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol are serious. Every day, more than 30 people die in DUI accidents across the United States. Although most of these accidents are due to the use of illicit drugs and alcohol, what most people don’t realize is that driving under the influence of prescription…
Louisiana has some of the toughest drug possession laws in the nation, where you can be arrested for having a small amount of marijuana and end up in jail. Possessing larger amounts of illegal drugs can lead to sentences as stiff as 40 years in prison. It’s time for the State of Louisiana to reconsider…
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…
We’ve all heard the saying “In the wrong place at the wrong time.” Well, there’s also the situation of being seen with the wrong items at the wrong time. Many cases of possession of drug paraphernalia occur when the individual is not actually in possession of any drugs. That’s when the individual asks, “Is it…
Being charged with a drug crime is a nightmare for most people. The penalties for drug charges range from fines and probation to long-term incarceration. If you’ve recently been charged for a drug crime, you must be very worried about your future. Let’s discuss what separates misdemeanor and felony drug charges, and whether you’ll face…
Being charged with a drug crime is an experience no one wants to go through. Just because you face charges, however, doesn’t mean you’re guilty. In fact, just because you had drugs near you or on you doesn’t mean you’re guilty of the charges you face. A reliable attorney in Louisiana understands that possession is…