Anyone accused of breaking the law has a right to defend themselves. Those facing serious criminal accusations have the right to legal representation. Even those accused of relatively minor offenses can fight back and assert their innocence. Technically, a traffic...
Criminal Defense
How people can fight back against drug possession charges
Drug charges range in severity from manufacturing and possession with intent to distribute to simple possession for personal use. As social attitudes about drug use have become more lenient, people may mistakenly assume that lenience has also become the status quo in...
How could felony charges affect my family?
Facing charges for a felony means that you’re being accused of one of the most serious types of crime on the books. This reality can result in life-altering impacts on you and your loved ones. You may particularly feel the ripple effects of a felony charge if your...
How a felony conviction can affect your future
State prosecutors often try to bring the most serious charges they can against an individual who is suspected of criminal wrongdoing. Someone with no prior criminal record expecting to face a minor misdemeanor charge may feel shocked when they realize that the...
How changes in the justice system can affect charges
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana established the Justice Reinvestment Initiative to reform the criminal justice system in the state. The Justice Reinvestment Initiative was created to reduce recidivism rates for nonviolent offenders and save the state...
Why drug busts lead to more overdoses and less help for communities
In states everywhere, including Louisiana, law enforcement continues cracking down on drugs like methamphetamine, fentanyl and opioids. It might seem like large-scale busts throughout the United States are getting drugs off the street and benefiting those in the grip...