New Orleans is known for many things. From great culture and food to fantastic music and entertainment, visitors and residents alike can find many activities and events to enjoy within
Office of Juvenile Justice manages juvenile crimes & convictions
When young people make mistakes and bring consequences down upon themselves, many adults shake their heads and attribute the juvenile errors to childish inexperience. Not often are the wrongdoings of
Can I face criminal charges in federal and state courts?
When a Louisiana resident is accused of committing a criminal act it is possible that he or she could face charges based on different types of laws. Prior posts on
Criminal charges and convictions lead to many incarcerations
When a New Orleans residents commit a crime they may expect to face some serious consequences for their actions. Imprisonment is one such consequence and can rob people of their
Criminal charges and Louisiana’s Stand Your Ground Law
No Louisiana resident wants to be the victim of a crime. For that reason, many people take precautions and lock their doors, use alarms and understand the potential threats of
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