Being charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a very stressful experience. Afterwards, you may not know what to do or the appropriate next steps to take, particularly if you have never faced these types of charges before. The steps you take immediately after being charged are important though, as they can impact whether you …
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Criminal mischief is a criminal offense that is classified as a misdemeanor in Louisiana and so, many people mistakenly think it is a minor crime. In fact, that is not the case. Being convicted of criminal mischief will come with very harsh consequences, and they may remain with you for the rest of your life. …
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If you have been convicted of a felony, and the offense was of a certain nature, you may have your rights to own a firearm stripped from you for some time. Fortunately, you may be able to have your gun rights restored, but getting them back is tricky. While you may be able to restore …
Underage drinking, also known as minor in possession in Louisiana, is very common throughout the state and the entire country. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than half of teens will consume at least one alcoholic beverage by the time they reach 18 years old. The National Minimum Drinking Age …
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Being convicted of a criminal offense will have severe repercussions. You may have to serve jail time, pay high fines, and have other sentences levied against you. Unfortunately, the negative impacts of a conviction do not always end there. Once you have a criminal record, you may find it difficult to obtain employment, housing, and …
Under federal law, marijuana is classified as a Schedule 1 drug. This is also the case in Ouachita Parish and throughout Louisiana. However, in the Bayou State, marijuana is also in its own category. Here, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, but other Schedule 1 substances are categorized separately. Below, our Monroe drug …
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It is the phone call no parent wants to receive. You have just learned that your child has been arrested, and likely do not know what to do next. You may wonder if you could have prevented this from happening, and you will worry about whether your child will be okay. You may feel helpless …
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, it is critical that you speak to an Ouachita Parish criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. However, not all criminal defense lawyers are equal. You need legal representation that will give you the best chance of protecting yourself now, and in the …
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