There are a lot of people that think of burglary, theft and robbery as the same thing, but they are not. Theft and robbery refer to the actual taking of something that belongs to someone else, with or without force. Burglary, on the other hand, refers to unlawful...
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A full and fair recovery for spinal cord injury victims
Car accidents can cause serious, catastrophic damage, and the moments of a car crash can change a person's life forever. One of the ways that this can happen for a motor vehicle accident victim is if he or she experiences a spinal cord injury in a crash. There are...
Louisiana vehicular assault or homicide: Arrest made after crash
Striking a pedestrian with one's car would be a jarring event for anybody. Sadly, in many cases, the pedestrians do not survive. Depending on the outcome and the circumstances surrounding an accident like this, according to Louisiana laws one may be charged with...
Louisiana drunk driving: What is the one-leg stand test?
Louisiana residents who have been pulled over for suspected impairment may be asked to perform field sobriety tests. One such test is called the one-leg stand test. While this is considered to be a good way for police officers to test for drunk driving, it is not...
Louisiana criminal defense: What is a diversion program?
In Louisiana and elsewhere, alternative sentencing is possible for those who commit certain crimes. The diversion program offers treatment and rehabilitation rather than punishment. One's criminal defense attorney can pursue this option if the situation meets the...
Louisiana man facing weapon and drug charges
Police in Louisiana recently arrested a man who they say was wanted on a domestic violence charge. In their attempt to make the arrest, the accused allegedly fled via car and then by foot. However, a police canine eventually found the accused and he was then taken...
Louisiana criminal defense: Fighting an assault charge
According to the laws of Louisiana, an assault charge can carry some significant consequences if one is convicted. For this reason, if one is accused of such a crime, choosing the right criminal defense strategy is key. This week's column will address two common...
Boating under the influence Q and A
There are many Louisiana residents who may not be aware that operating a water vehicle while impaired by alcohol is considered illegal according to both state and federal laws. So, when someone is pulled over and arrested for boating under the influence (BUI), it is...
Feeling cross after a crossroads collision?
The days of leisurely Sunday drives on windy country roads, traveling with a top down in a convertible, or piled into a family station wagon are all but gone from the American landscape. Nowadays, many people in Louisiana and elsewhere dread getting behind the wheel...
Vehicular assault or homicide: Woman arrested after fatal wreck
The woman believed responsible for a fatal wreck in Louisiana was recently released from jail. According to reports, this individual is charged with a myriad of offenses, including vehicular assault and homicide. Vehicular assault or homicide are crimes that are not...