Guide to the Insanity Defense in Louisiana
Guide to the Insanity Defense in Louisiana https://youtu.be/fJGxm0GRbIg The Louisiana law states if the circumstances indicate that because of a mental disease or mental defect the offender was incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong with reference to the conduct in question, the offender shall be exempt from criminal responsibility. This old law is known […]
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 […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Illegal Transmission of Monetary Funds
Illegal Transmission of Monetary Funds Transferring monetary funds is an essential part of managing your finances. But you need to be careful when transmitting or receiving funds. Very careful. From 2010 to 2012, 60 million dollars in stolen and transferred assets were recovered in the United States, and 112 million dollars worth of transferred assets […]
Failure to Appear in Court
Failure to Appear in Court Being summoned to court or charged with a crime is a scary experience. We’ve all got so much going on in our lives, and trying to fit a court date into our hectic schedules can be challenging. You should always make every effort to turn up to your court date, […]
Do I Need A Lawyer If I Haven’t Been Caught Yet?
Do I Need A Lawyer If I Haven’t Been Caught Yet? Are you wondering: do I need a lawyer if I haven’t been caught yet? This post will answer all your questions regarding hiring a lawyer if you have not yet been caught doing something illegal. So read on to learn everything you need to […]
What Happens If You Test Positive On A Drug Test
What Happens if You Test Positive On A Drug Test? If you are wondering about what happens if you test positive on a drug test, you’re going to want to read this post! Here we will discuss some of the common pitfalls you may face if you fail a drug test. We’ll also go over […]
What Happens When You Violate Probation
Are you wondering: what happens when you violate probation in Louisiana or anywhere else? This post will answer all of your questions.
Will A Lawyer Lie For You?
Are you wondering will a lawyer lie for you? Read on to learn the truth about what happens if lawyers lie!
7 Facts on Criminal Defense Under the Louisiana Stand Your Ground Law
It is a basic human behavior to want to protect yourself and your belongings. When someone believes they are under attack or in threat of harm, the instinct is often to fight back. There are self-defense laws and legal defenses that allow someone who has hurt their attacker to be acquitted of any violent charges […]
What Happens When Someone Presses Charges Against You?
What Does it Mean When Someone Presses Charges? Someone presses charges against another person when they call the police and make a complaint regarding criminal activity. Therefore, the victim in the case is the one who is “pressing charges” against the defendant. The police officer will write a police report and investigate the suspect for […]