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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...
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...
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...
The “laissez les bon temps rouler” mindset in Louisiana means most people can find something fun to do at the drop of a hat. In many (if not most) cases, a party offers a chance to enjoy alcohol. Adults who opt to partake should ensure that they don’t have to drive...
Drunk driving is one of the most common reasons that prosecutors file criminal charges in Louisiana. Police officers may pull people over for poor driving or perform chemical tests after car crashes. Those who display impaired driving ability on the road and those who...
Divorce can be complex, often especially when it involves dividing military retirement benefits. In Louisiana, property division is typically guided by the principles of community property, but there are specific nuances to consider when it comes to military...
Military life often involves frequent relocations and deployments, and that can put a deep strain on many marriages. Not all of them survive. The divorce process involving a military spouse is largely the same as any other divorce. State law will largely control how...
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...
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...
Louisiana family issues can be complicated, particularly when they are related to children. Child custody issues are generally settled as part of the divorce, either through negotiations or by a judge's decision, with one parent often being granted primary physical...