Author name: Keith T. Whiddon, Attorney at Law, LLC

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you may not be familiar with the legal process you are about to face. You may know that you will be criminally prosecuted, and may even have to serve jail time or pay high fines to the state. However, you may […]

After being arrested, you may be placed in jail for a number of hours, days, or even weeks. If the prosecution accepts the charges, you may have to stay in jail until you go to trial. However, if you post a bail bond, you may be released. Not everyone who is arrested is granted bond

Being pulled over by the police for a suspected DUI is always extremely scary. As the officer approaches your vehicle, you may feel nervous, even if you have only had one drink or nothing to drink at all. You may feel ready to cooperate and do whatever the officer asks. While you have some legal

Fans of true crime shows, podcasts, and movies may be familiar with the term ‘entrapment.’ Or, maybe you have been charged with a crime and believe a police officer framed you or convinced you to commit a crime. Entrapment is a defense to many criminal charges, but it is one that is largely misunderstood. Below,

Domestic violence is taken very seriously by prosecutors in Ouachita Parish, and throughout the state. This offense can result in a felony conviction, which could result in prison time and prevent the person from owning firearms. If you are convicted of domestic abuse, your future employment prospects could be negatively impacted. Few employers today want

If you have been charged with a criminal offense, you may wonder why your case is taking so long to proceed and if there is anything you can do to expedite it. The law in Louisiana outlines certain deadlines in a criminal case for the very purpose of ensuring defendants are treated fairly and do

Domestic violence, including domestic abuse battery and similar domestic violence crimes, are taken very seriously throughout the state. There is never an excuse for domestic violence to occur. Still, innocent people also should not face charges when they have done nothing wrong, no matter the crime alleged. If you have been arrested for a domestic

If law enforcement has accused you of a crime but charges have not yet been laid, you may not take the accusations seriously. However, just because charges have not been filed yet does not mean law enforcement is not pursuing the case. A pre-filing investigation may be ongoing to strengthen law enforcement’s case. During this

Many college and university students rely on scholarships and student loans to help them pay for their education. If you fall into this category and are arrested or convicted for a drug crime, you may worry that it will affect your student aid. A conviction for a drug crime may affect your student aid, but