The Police Officer Said I Passed the Field Sobriety Tests, But I Still Got Arrested
The Police Officer Said I Passed the Field Sobriety Tests, But I Still Got Arrested Perhaps you were stopped by a police officer for DWI and asked to take the field sobriety tests. So what if after the test, the police officer tells you that you have passed the test. What should you do? To […]
How Much is The Bail For 1st Offense DWI in Louisiana?
How Much is The Bail For 1st Offense DWI in Louisiana? When a defendant is arrested for DWI, the police officer has the option of booking the defendant in jail or issuing a summons to appear in court. If the defendant is booked in jail, a bail amount must be established by the judge or […]
What is an Assault in Louisiana?
What is an Assault in Louisiana? Often times, the crime of assault is confused with the crime of battery. Additionally, there are many different forms of assault that range from misdemeanors to felonies. An assault in Louisiana is defined as an attempt to commit a battery, or the intentional placing of another in the reasonable […]
How Long Does a DWI Count Against Your insurance in Louisiana?
How Long Does a DWI Count Against Your insurance in Louisiana? https://youtu.be/gLw4nj6ZMBc In Louisiana, the standard laws surrounding driving while intoxicated cases are quite straightforward and set on the point. They offer up extensive and severe penalties on DWI offenders. Furthermore, with each DWI case, you’re involved in, the penalties to be faced increase, in […]
In Louisiana, how much time can I get for DWI with child endangerment?
In Louisiana, how much time can I get for DWI with child endangerment? https://youtu.be/xvYi5Ofk2lY In a place like Louisiana, a DWI offense could be very disastrous especially when there is a case of child endangerment. Also, in Louisiana, crimes that involve children are seen as one of the greatest crimes and these crimes are taken […]
Is It Possible To Have My Louisiana Drug Charges Dropped Or Reduced?
Is It Possible To Have My Louisiana Drug Charges Dropped Or Reduced? https://youtu.be/HN7_r3WzGi0 Is There A Chance My Drug Charges Can Be Dropped or Even Reduced? This is one of the popular questions those charged with drug cases have asked over time. While most are not aware, there’s a chance that their drug charges may […]
I Was Just Ticketed for Marijuana Possession. Do I Need an Attorney to Represent Me in A Case Like This in Louisiana?
I Was Just Ticketed for Marijuana Possession. Do I Need an Attorney to Represent Me in A Case Like This in Louisiana? Attorney for Marijuana Charge in Louisiana You’ve just been arrested for possession of marijuana, and you might be wondering if indeed you need to hire a professional attorney to represent you in court […]
Urinating in Public in Baton Rouge
Urinating in Public in Baton Rouge Most of us have been there. Feeling the drinks from earlier in the night, unable to find the nearest restroom, maybe even finding a (not-so) secluded spot to relieve ourselves. While public urination may seem harmless enough, it can carry some serious legal consequences. This is true even if you’re […]
72 Hour Probable Cause Hearing in Louisiana
72 Hour Probable Cause Hearing in Louisiana The person arrested has, from the moment of his arrest, a right to procure and confer with counsel and to use the telephone or send a message for the purpose of communicating with his family or with counsel. Some courts authorize the use of a predetermined bail, otherwise […]
Accessory After the Fact
Accessory After the Fact Louisiana Law Under La. R.S. 14:25 An accessory after the fact is any person who, after the commission of a felony, shall harbor, conceal, or aid the offender, knowing or having reasonable ground to believe that he has committed the felony, and with the intent that he may avoid or escape […]
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