Separating fact from fiction is important when it comes to accusations of domestic violence. You may be facing claims that you abused your spouse but do not know how to defend yourself. Knowing exactly what constitutes domestic violence can help you determine what to...
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How does mental illness contribute to theft crimes?
If you face charges of theft, you may feel judged by society. Often, people reduce stealing to taking something dishonestly without permission. According to Healthline, you may have addictive compulsive disorders or other mental health issues that cause you to steal....
How can social media impact your case?
If you happen to be like most people, you probably divulge a lot of your life on social media. While it may not seem harmful to talk about your day, share your fears or engage with friends and family over Facebook, Twitter or any other social media platform, you may...
What is an appeal?
Many people misunderstand the appeals process in a criminal case. You cannot appeal simply because you lost. You cannot use this process to get a new trial because you did not like the way your first trial went. According to the United States Department of Justice,...
Avoid these mistakes during your DWI case
Getting arrested for drinking and driving is a serious offense associated with severe consequences. If convicted, you may have to pay a large fine, spend time in jail and go without your driving privileges for a period of time. According to the Louisiana State...
Juvenile mental health, crime and treatment
Many teenagers and adolescents in Louisiana and throughout the United States suffer from depression, anxiety, behavior disorders and a number of other mental health conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4.5 million children...
Errors in forensic testing can lead to wrongful convictions
Forensic testing is a major component in many criminal cases in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Evidence collected at the scene of a crime often undergoes scrutinous testing before professionals draw a conclusion regarding its significance. The problem...
Is your juvenile record eligible for expungement in Louisiana?
Many Louisiana residents make mistakes when they are young. However, in some cases, a mistake you make as a juvenile may continue to haunt you for years or even your entire life. Depending on circumstances, having a juvenile record may restrict you from holding...
When can authorities search your car without a warrant?
When you drive in Louisiana and see those blue lights flashing in your rear-view mirror, you may feel your pulse start to pound. A traffic stop is often a stressful experience, but you may have an easier time navigating it if you understand what rights you have when...
Extra charges often result in wrongful convictions
Hearing the prosecutor's charges against you may have come as a shock. Your arrest was for only one of the offenses. While you may be hoping that the extra charges were a mistake, overcharging is actually a common tactic prosecutors use. Why would government...