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...
Month: April 2021
Prosecutors overcharge defendants to scare them into guilty pleas
There are many rules meant to protect people in the United States from unscrupulous actions by prosecutors and law enforcement officers. Some of these rules are in the Bill of Rights, while others are the result of court rulings and precedent. For example, there is a...
Louisiana drug court – An overview
The traditional justice system and penalties, such as trials and incarceration, may not serve those facing drug charges and put them back on the right path. The drug court program in Louisiana provides an alternative sentencing option for such cases. According to the...
How a felony drug conviction may impact the rest of your life
A Louisiana drug conviction can result in prison time and significant financial penalties. However, the collateral consequences of the conviction can last far beyond time served. If a jury finds you guilty of a felony, you may lose civil liberties and have...