Shoplifting is a theft crime. You will face the same penalties as you would for any other theft charge. According to the Louisiana State Legislature, penalties for shoplifting will typically focus on the value of the goods. The court figures the value based upon the...
Month: July 2021
Are juvenile records kept private?
The juvenile justice system is much different from the adult system. The focus of the juvenile system is rehabilitation and helping kids to fix whatever has gone wrong in their lives that led them down a bad path. The law assumes a child can change and move on past...
Are breath tests always accurate?
If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, they may ask you to submit to a breath test to determine your blood alcohol concentration level. Based on the results of such tests, the authorities may arrest and charge you with drunk driving....
DWI penalties – An overview
When facing driving while intoxicated charges, people may have concerns about what a conviction or guilty plea might mean. Even for a first-time offense, the court may impose a range of penalties, some of which may have lasting implications. Understanding the...