When Louisiana authorities suspect an individual of committing a drug crime, there are a variety of charges that can be lodged against that person. Depending upon what he had on
What Offenses Fall Under the Designation of White Collar Crime?
The state of Louisiana, under the guidance of Attorney General James D. Caldwell, oversees the prosecution of dozens of crimes. Those crimes are classified by a variety of factors and
Information Provided to Police Turns Into Criminal Charge
Regardless of their guilt or innocence, many New Orleans residents dislike encounters with police officers. It can be intimidating to be confronted by a badge-wielding officer and questioned about matters
A Discussion of the Two Criminal Court Systems in Louisiana
All across the country and right here in Louisiana there are two criminal court systems at work. One system is that of the state courts and the other is that
The Role of Louisiana Drug Courts in the Criminal Justice System
There are many people who believe that what a person does in the privacy of his own company should be left untouched by public authorities. Government bodies, however, intervene through
Louisiana High Court Reverses Ruling in Juvenile’s Parole Issue
In 2010, the United States Supreme Court ruled that juveniles convicted of crimes other than a homicide cannot receive a mandatory life sentence without the opportunity for parole. The high