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...
Juvenile Offenses

Juvenile Offenses
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...