A single instance of indiscretion can have a major impact on your life if you receive a DWI charge. No one plans on getting a DWI after a fun night out with friends and family, but it is a very real possibility if you consume too much alcohol. Every drink you consume...
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Does increasing felony thresholds encourage theft?
The severity of a charge of theft depends on the value of the property allegedly stolen. The property's worth as expressed in dollars at which the charge becomes more serious than a misdemeanor is the felony theft threshold. Louisiana is one of 37 states that has...
What impact does a DWI have on your child?
Across the country, underage drinking infractions often end up met with the full might of the law. Louisiana is no exception, and if your child faces convictions for underage DWI charges, they could have a rough road ahead of them. Thus, it is most important to...
Taking a look at drug paraphernalia charges
When it comes to drug-related offenses, your life could turn upside down in many ways if you find yourself facing charges. Aside from allegations that carry the possibility of many years behind bars, drug cases can result in several repercussions in one's life. For...
What does your right to remain silent mean?
Law enforcement has rules that define the way agencies investigate crimes. One parameter they must operate under is your right to stop answering questions and protect yourself from damaging statements. The right to remain silent is part of the Miranda warning that...
How does extradition work?
When you face charges in one area but officers arrest you in another area, there must be a transfer of custody so you can go to court in the right jurisdiction. The process to transfer you to the custody of the correct law enforcement agency is extradition. The U.S....
Do you have options if you were wrongly convicted?
Wrongful convictions do happen, probably more often than you realize. It is possible for judges and juries to get things wrong. Depending on specific circumstances, if you feel that there was a flaw in your case and that you were wrongly sentenced, options to address...
What is a modification of disposition?
The criminal justice system in Louisiana treats juveniles differently than adults, so certain procedures do not apply to young offenders as they would for adult criminals. This is because the state offers greater flexibility to juveniles in the hopes that they will...
What substances may produce false positives for drugs?
A drug conviction can do a lot to up-end your life. You may serve time in jail, lose job opportunities and your ability to compete in a sport, and possibly have issues buying insurance. However, you might prevent these undesirable outcomes if you find that a recent...
How can mental illness contribute to theft
If you struggle with stealing, there may be people who assume you intend to be dishonest or behave criminally. In some cases, theft may occur due to addictive, compulsive disorders. According to Healthline, many factors contribute to theft. Factors behind theft...