criminal defense

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...

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...

Police in Louisiana recently arrested four men who they believe are responsible for committing sex crimes against children. The accusations against each of the accused are quite serious and could have a dramatic impact on their lives should they be convicted in a...

A sexual assault charge could throw your whole world into turmoil. First, there is the social stigma associated with being accused of physically violating another person. And then there are the legal costs and awkwardness inherent in having to defend yourself. Under...

Thanks to the United States Constitution, we are empowered with certain rights that offer protection from unfair treatment on behalf of the police or any other law enforcement agency. And some of our most important rights are contained in the Constitution's Fourth...

A statute of limitation is a rule that puts a time limit on prosecutions for certain crimes. In other words, if someone who's suspected of committing a crime doesn't have charges filed against them for a preset amount of time, they then become immune to prosecution...

Across the country, crimes involving guns seem to be on the rise. Being the victim of gun violence can be frightening and life-changing. One Louisiana man is recovering from a bullet wound received during a recent car-jacking at a gas station. Although they have not...

A grand jury in Orleans Parish has returned multiple indictments against a group of teenagers believed to be responsible for a number of robberies in New Orleans over the course of a week, according to local sources. Louisiana authorities apprehended the youths, who...

A woman is facing serious charges in Louisiana following a fatal car accident in Iberville Parish. The 27-year-old woman is set to be charged with negligent homicide as well as several other charges after an accident she is believed to have caused claimed the life of...

A Haughton man is in custody as of June 6 for allegedly taking part in a home invasion and kidnapping, according to local sources. Bossier Parish Sheriff's deputies in Louisiana responded to the call around 1 a.m. and arrested a man for his alleged role in the...