When law enforcement suspects people of driving under the influence of alcohol, they commonly ask them to submit to testing to assess their intoxication. Submitting to alcohol breath tests, however, may provide the authorities with evidence motorists have been...
Month: February 2022
Can PTSD be a criminal defense option?
Mental disorders have a significant impact on a person’s behaviors and way of thinking. In criminal law, the insanity defense relies on arguments that a defendant’s mental state alleviates personal responsibility for a criminal act. Post-traumatic stress disorder is...
Can you lose custody because of domestic violence?
Domestic violence can cause people to lose their trust in you and your ability to reasonably interact with others. If you have children, the concerns of those close to you may be substantially higher. Recognizing that you need help to overcome your anger is an...
Is license suspension part of a DWI conviction?
There are lots of legal issues that come with a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge. In addition to jail time and fines, drivers in Louisiana can also have their licenses suspended after a DWI conviction. Loss of license impacts you socially, but it can also stop...
Could police error lead to dropped charges?
If you face charges after an arrest, you are undoubtedly concerned about your future. If you are innocent, this can be a frustrating process. You know you didn't do anything wrong, but the case against you says otherwise. In some cases, law enforcement may not have...
Report highlights disturbing trends in juvenile crimes
Getting accurate information on juvenile crimes remains a challenging endeavor. This happens for many reasons, including confidentiality requirements for organizations and reporting systems that have problems with consistency across local, state and federal...
How do robbery and theft differ?
When hit with criminal charges, it makes sense to understand those charges and what they mean for your legal case. Louisiana law enforcement charged you with theft, but how does the act differ from robbery? U.S. News & World Report breaks down the difference...