Warriors In The Criminal Defense Arena
Everyone knows that they have the right to remain silent when they are under arrest, but many people choose to talk so they seem cooperative in the eyes of the law. The truth is that the things you say really can backfire on you when you do not yet have legal counsel...
False convictions are an all-too-common problem in the criminal justice system. If you are facing consequences for a crime you did not commit, you may be able to appeal your conviction. Unfair convictions occur for numerous reasons, including overcharging and...
What is the Importance of Roe/Casey/Dobbs? Roe v. Wade was the first case in the U.S. that announced a right to abortion.2 In Roe, the United States Supreme Court announced that the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause includes a “fundamental right to privacy” which...
Many people could feel overwhelmed during an encounter with law enforcement. The situation may feel like it happens very quickly and afterward, people might wonder if everything followed the proper procedures. The Louisiana Justice Coalition says that members of law...
Law enforcement often enters a situation without any knowledge of what is happening except what they get from their dispatcher. They may have no clue about the history of the people involved or the full story about what is going on currently. When it comes to a...
After an arrest, you may wonder whether your criminal charges align with the events of your case. One of the tactics used by police and district attorneys is to stack charges in hopes that at least one sticks. There are two ways in which authorities overcharge...
As members of law enforcement, the police have certain rights to behave in ways that civilians do not. However, this does not mean that the police have a carte blanche to act with impunity. In today’s post, we examine the legalities surrounding a controversial...
Drunk driving is a serious crime that can lead to fines, jail time, and many other penalties. It can also cause significant harm to yourself and others, which is why you must try to avoid it at all times. One way to prevent drunk driving is to know much alcohol it...
Drunk driving is a serious crime that can lead to fines, jail time, and many other penalties. It can also cause significant harm to yourself and others, which is why you must try to avoid it at all times. One way to prevent drunk driving is to know much alcohol it...
Enjoying a few drinks at a Louisiana bar or restaurant should not be a problem for you, but consuming too much alcohol might cause you some trouble, and not just because you could drive drunk. You might engage in embarrassing behavior because of the intoxication....