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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 […]

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25Nov

Possession with Intent to Distribute and Simple Possession

Possession of drugs (“controlled substance”) with the intent to distribute or sell is a felony offense under Louisiana state law as well as under Federal law. The Louisiana drug laws are found in Louisiana Revised Statutes 40§966-970 and the federal laws are found primarily in 18 U.S.C. §841. Possession and possession with intent to distribute […]

Can Police Search a Residence Without a Warrant?

Can Police Search a Residence Without a Warrant? Probable Cause If an officer has probable cause to believe drugs are in a home, he must obtain a search warrant before entering the home, with some exceptions. Exigent Circumstances For example, a warrantless search of a home may be legal if the officer has probable cause […]

Warrantless Search Of A Vehicle: Is it Legal?

Warrantless Search Of A Vehicle: Is it Legal? If an officer has probable cause to believe drugs are in a vehicle and exigent circumstances exist, he can search without a warrant. This exception to the warrant requirement is provided due to the possibility that the vehicle could be moved or evidence destroyed during the time […]

Arraignment on Drug Charges in Louisiana

Arraignment on Drug Charges in Louisiana Arraignment in Louisiana The arraignment takes place after the prosecutor files a Bill of Information or obtains an indictment. The prosecutor has to obtain all the reports from the arresting officer and this can take several weeks. Once he gets them, he decides whether or not he wants to […]

How to Beat a Drug Charge in Louisiana

How to Beat a Drug Charge in Louisiana https://youtu.be/TwsoXItq4kk The way to beat a drug charge in Louisiana is to have a good defense. The legality of the police officer’s investigation is the first defense we consider. The defendant has constitutional rights against unreasonable search and seizure. If the officer violated those rights, we attempt […]

Can A Passenger In A Motor Vehicle Face Drug Charges If Drugs Are Discovered In

Can A Passenger In A Motor Vehicle Face Drug Charges If Drugs Are Discovered In The Vehicle in Louisiana? https://youtu.be/rjeV3giU9Xs With the way, drugs are being moved in large number, and the high demand for drugs, it is common to see a lot of drivers being searched regularly, when the authorities suspect that the car […]

Arrested for Marijuana in the New Orleans Airport

Many people move marijuana through the airport in New Orleans. They will transport it on the plane in their suitcases as they travel to the Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana from other states. They will pack the suitcase full of marijuana weighing 50-60 pounds. When they get caught, they are usually looking at […]

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23Sep

How To Get Drug Possession Charges Dropped

How To Get Your Drug Possession Charges Dropped If you’re wondering how to get your drug possession charges dropped this post will answer all of your questions.  Here, we will go over what you can do to get a better outcome for drug possession charges or any other type of drug crime.  Read on to […]

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