Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, killings and shootings have risen dramatically in New Orleans. According to a report by the Metropolitan Crime Commission, violent crime is up drastically compared to last year. This trend mirrors the ones seen around the country as communities are reeling from the pandemic and its economic fallout. Keep reading to…
The Louisiana Senate committee voted to forward a bill that would designate possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of a felony as a “crime of violence.” The proposal—labeled Senate Bill 188—still needs to be approved by the full Senate and the House and signed by the governor to become law. As it…
According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, more than 12 million men and women each year are victims of domestic violence. There are multiple forms of domestic violence that are prevalent across the United States. Physical violence, sexual violence, and emotional abuse rank among the highest. It’s also been found that child abuse is likely…
Homicide charges are the most severe charges a person can face in Louisiana, a state which supports capital punishment. A person being investigated for murder may feel like all hope is lost, that no matter what kind of defense can be put together, he or she will face insurmountable consequences. While it is true that…