Did you know that a parent can be charged with kidnapping his or her own child? Did you know that altering documents can possibly lead to forgery charges? Did you
Is ‘defense of others’ a defense to certain crimes?
Most married people would do anything to keep their significant others safe. New Orleans residents may even be willing to put themselves in harm’s way if it meant keeping loved
Attorneys can help explain defenses to drug crimes
One common type criminal charge in Louisiana is the possession of illegal drugs. Last week, this criminal defense law blog touched on several defenses that individuals may use if they
Many defenses exist to the alleged commission of drug crimes
Louisiana and other jurisdictions throughout the United States recognize a variety of drug crimes based on the types of drugs allegedly possessed by defendants and the purposes for which those
What are sex offender registry requirements in Louisiana?
Most of us have heard of sex offender registries, however, many people may wonder about sex offender registry requirements. Certain adults residing in Louisiana convicted of certain sex crimes may
A discussion of Louisiana’s first degree rape statute
Like other jurisdictions throughout the United States, Louisiana has a variety of sexual offenses codified in its laws. Louisiana recognizes three levels of rape: first degree rape, second degree rape
Can I be arrested for possessing drug paraphernalia?
Drug possession charges can result in very serious consequences for the Louisiana residents who are unfortunate enough to face them. A multitude of substances are classified as illegal based on
Under the law, financial crimes are not victimless crimes
A crime is often identified by the harm that it causes to an individual or group of people. For example, an assault may be prosecuted if the accused person’s actions
Accusations of sex crimes may arise from online conduct
Many employers throughout New Orleans require their workers to sign online acceptable use policies when they are hired. An acceptable use policy that addresses online conduct may discuss what a
Who can be accused of Medicaid fraud?
Medicaid is a government program that is administered by both federal and state agencies. While Louisiana provides guidelines on how a person may qualify and apply for Medicaid benefits, the