The police do what they must to build a case against a suspect. In some situations, this means going about collecting evidence the wrong way. The U.S. Constitution affords citizens protection against unlawful search and seizure. However, in some instances, the...
Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense
How can social media impact your case?
If you happen to be like most people, you probably divulge a lot of your life on social media. While it may not seem harmful to talk about your day, share your fears or engage with friends and family over Facebook, Twitter or any other social media platform, you may...
Errors in forensic testing can lead to wrongful convictions
Forensic testing is a major component in many criminal cases in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Evidence collected at the scene of a crime often undergoes scrutinous testing before professionals draw a conclusion regarding its significance. The problem...
When can authorities search your car without a warrant?
When you drive in Louisiana and see those blue lights flashing in your rear-view mirror, you may feel your pulse start to pound. A traffic stop is often a stressful experience, but you may have an easier time navigating it if you understand what rights you have when...
Extra charges often result in wrongful convictions
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...
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...
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...
How can you safely interact with law enforcement as a hearing-impaired individual?
Having some type of hearing impairment can make any interaction with law enforcement scary. Officers may not be aware of your condition and expect you to respond in ways you cannot. Officers often will use verbal commands, and if you cannot hear, it puts you in a bad...
Overcharging, false convictions plague criminal justice system
Many Americans place a good deal of faith in the nation’s criminal justice system. However, research shows that overcharges and false convictions are pervasive problems nationwide. This suggests that you may have cause for concern if you are currently facing a...
False confessions and mental health issues
Law enforcement officers use a host of tactics to find evidence pertaining to a case. In most criminal cases, officers will attempt to obtain a confession from the suspect. Yet, the process of obtaining a confession is sometimes questionable, and in some cases, the...