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...
Criminal Defense
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...