The juvenile criminal system is quite different from the adult criminal system. While the general process is the same, the differences are a reflection of the focus of each system. In the adult system, the focus is punishment, but in the juvenile system, the focus...
Juvenile Offenses
Juvenile Offenses
A juvenile offense may result in prosecution as an adult
Louisiana's justice system generally prosecutes an individual 17 years of age and younger as a juvenile when he or she faces a charge involving a non-violent offense. If the allegations consist of committing a violent offense, such as homicide, a prosecutor may...
How can underage drinking change your child’s life?
Louisiana law treats underage drinking offenses in a serious way. If convicted, your child could deal with the consequences much longer than either of you anticipate. How could an underage drinking conviction impact your child's life? In what way do the effects of...