You are probably familiar with phrases such as "the right to remain silent," "pleading the Fifth" and "reading you your rights." When you are under arrest, it is important to understand exactly what these concepts mean. These phrases refer to your Fifth Amendment...
Month: November 2022
Are drug courts more effective than incarceration?
Many people in Louisiana face drug charges and end up doing jail or prison time. Unfortunately, for those who deal with a serious drug problem or addiction, incarceration only delays dealing with the problem, and many end up right back where they started once their...