Citizens throughout the state of Louisiana and the rest of the nation can be charged with federal conspiracy if they make an agreement with another person or organization to commit a criminal act. The party may not have committed the act. In fact, the government...
There are a lot of legal terms that Louisiana residents are familiar with hearing, including theft and embezzlement. However, the meaning of these criminal acts can be a bit confusing for people. To assist you in better understanding the legal terms of embezzlement...
One day, there may be a knock at the door, and the police want to speak to someone at a residence. Persons suspected of criminal activity in Louisiana could find themselves at the center of an investigation. Maybe the police will contact a suspect over the phone or...
Unfortunately, many roads in Louisiana come with hazards, and avoiding the most dangerous roads might not always be possible. Sometimes, drivers may face added dangers from road conditions and negligent drivers. Injuries and worse may arise when commuting in...
Federal law prohibits the dissemination of "false statements," which it has defined in its criminal statutes. Since the False Statements Act of 1996 is a federal law, it applies to residents of Louisiana and all other states. Take a look at the term, the act that...
Being charged with a federal crime can be a difficult experience, and the federal criminal process can oftentimes take years to be resolved. Criminal defendants in Louisiana and elsewhere should be aware of several stages of the federal criminal justice process that...
The effects of a car accident in Louisiana aren't just physical. Studies have shown that about 9% of the people involved in car accidents end up developing PTSD, which can cause emotional disturbances for the rest of their lives. For this reason, many attorneys...
To anyone facing a felony conviction in Louisiana, it is highly likely that your first thought is about how long your prison time will be. Many people also think about their future after serving their time. Unfortunately, life after a felony conviction is not an easy...
Fans of crime dramas in Louisiana often see criminal cases portrayed in a courtroom with lawyers who are battling each other and witnesses to win over a jury. The reality is that the majority of cases that are criminal in nature end with a guilty plea. Pleading guilty...
The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, an agency under the CDC, says that 2,841 people died in 2018 as a result of distracted driving. What Louisiana residents should know is that while this marks a decrease from the 3,526 who died in 2015, it's still...