Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Three Ways Social Security Fraud Can Occur
In Louisiana, once you reach retirement age, you can likely start receiving Social Security benefits. The amount of benefits you are entitled to is largely based on the income you earned during your years in the workforce. Unfortunately, some people try to take advantage of the system and obtain more benefits than what are… Read More »
What Is The Offense Of Resisting An Officer In Louisiana?
Police officers have a very important job and interfering with their duties, or making it more difficult for them to work can constitute a criminal offense. It is not only against the law to interfere with a police officer in the line of duty but also wildlife enforcement officers, parole officers, and other government… Read More »
Understanding Bail Bonds
After being arrested, you may be placed in jail for a number of hours, days, or even weeks. If the prosecution accepts the charges, you may have to stay in jail until you go to trial. However, if you post a bail bond, you may be released. Not everyone who is arrested is granted… Read More »
Understanding The Defense Of Entrapment
Fans of true crime shows, podcasts, and movies may be familiar with the term ‘entrapment.’ Or, maybe you have been charged with a crime and believe a police officer framed you or convinced you to commit a crime. Entrapment is a defense to many criminal charges, but it is one that is largely misunderstood…. Read More »
Important Deadlines In Criminal Cases
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, you may wonder why your case is taking so long to proceed and if there is anything you can do to expedite it. The law in Louisiana outlines certain deadlines in a criminal case for the very purpose of ensuring defendants are treated fairly and… Read More »
Four Common Exceptions To The Search Warrant Requirement
Under the Fourth Amendment, all Americans have the right to be protected from illegal searches and seizures. Generally speaking, this means that if law enforcement wants to search or enter an area, they must obtain a warrant that allows them to take such action. The warrant requirement, though, is not absolute and there are… Read More »
Top Reasons To Hire A Monroe Criminal Defense Lawyer Before You Are Charged
If law enforcement has accused you of a crime but charges have not yet been laid, you may not take the accusations seriously. However, just because charges have not been filed yet does not mean law enforcement is not pursuing the case. A pre-filing investigation may be ongoing to strengthen law enforcement’s case. During… Read More »
A Police Error Can Get Your Charges Dismissed
Law enforcement officers in Ouachita Parish, and throughout the rest of Louisiana, must conduct themselves professionally at all times. When they make errors of judgment or other mistakes, innocent people suffer serious harm such as jail sentences, high fines, and even damage to their profession or reputation. However, if you can identify mistakes made… Read More »
The Do’s And Do Not’s Of Getting Arrested
Being arrested by the police is an extremely frightening and stressful experience. You may even start to panic, but this could result in mistakes that could cost you in the future. It is important to keep calm so that you can remember some important things to do, as well as things you should not… Read More »
Steps To Take If Your Child Is Arrested
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… Read More »