In Louisiana, citizens have specific rights when interacting with law enforcement. Understanding these rights is crucial, especially regarding whether you are required to speak to the police during an encounter. These interactions can range from casual conversations...
Criminal Defense
Can the police come into your home in an emergency?
If the police want to enter your home, they can always ask for your consent. But you don’t have to provide it to them. You can absolutely deny their request to come into your house. If you do so, then the police may execute a search warrant. This warrant is issued by...
3 consequences often imposed for embezzlement convictions
Louisiana law very clearly prohibits theft and other property crimes. State statutes impose different penalties depending on how someone accesses another party's property and the value of the misappropriated resources. The use of violence can often exacerbate theft...
Why you could face OWI charges the next morning
Many OWI arrests happen at night. They often take place when people are leaving a location where they were drinking alcohol. For instance, maybe someone went to a friend’s house to watch a big football game, or maybe they were out at the local bar. As they drive home,...
What you should know about Louisiana’s overdose immunity law
There’s no question that there’s a crisis of fatal drug overdoses throughout the country. Louisiana is certainly no exception. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), our state has the third highest overdose death rate in the country. Often,...
Criminal defendants, it’s time to back away from social media
Over the past two decades, social media platforms have become a ubiquitous part of daily life in the U.S. However, for individuals facing criminal charges, engaging on social media sites can pose significant risks. As a result, it's important for those who have been...
Preserving Liberty: The Vital Role of Criminal Defense Attorneys in Protecting Constitutional Rights
Protecting constitutional rights is at the heart of a criminal defense attorney's role in the legal system. These rights are enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and are designed to ensure that individuals are treated fairly and justly by the government, especially in...
Defending Gwen’s Law Hearing in Louisiana
I just saw an attorney lose a Gwen's law hearing yesterday afternoon in court. It really bothered me because they didn't seem to be prepared and weren't asking the right questions to the (soon to be) ex-wife on the witness stand. They kind of passively let her say...
What is the Arraignment in Louisiana Criminal Law?
"How do you plead?" This is the main question in an arraignment in Orleans Parish. If you or someone you know is dealing with criminal charges in Louisiana, it's important to understand the legal process. One key step in the criminal justice system is the...
Understanding your Miranda Rights: What You Need to Know (Part 1 of 4)
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you've been arrested or detained by law enforcement? If so, you may have heard the term "Miranda rights" being thrown around. But do you truly understand what they are and why they are so important? In this blog post,...