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

Felony offenses are the most serious in Ouachita Parish. A conviction will result in long prison sentences, high fines, and other consequences. For example, a convicted felon may have to register as a sex offender, and Louisiana still allows for the use of the death penalty. Even after a person has served their time, they […]

The Internet, social media platforms, and the other forms of media we all use today have brought many different benefits. Unfortunately, there is also a dark side to these different mediums, including non-consensual explicit content. Revenge porn is just one example of sexual cyber harassment. When certain material is posted online for anyone to see,

Stalking is not classified as a violent crime in Ouachita Parish or under federal law. Still, a false accusation for this type of harassment can have a devastating impact on your life. If convicted, you may serve jail time, have to pay high fines, and you may even find yourself ostracized in your personal and

After being charged with a crime, it is natural to wonder how you can avoid the harshest consequences. It is never possible to predict exactly how a criminal case may be resolved and you and your Ouachita Parish criminal defense lawyer may be considering a plea bargain. Plea bargains have many different benefits, but they

A conviction for a sex offense will result in consequences that will extend far past any prison sentence you serve. One penalty that comes with a conviction for a sex offense is the requirement to register with the state as a sex offender. If you have to register as a sex offender, you will have

An arrest occurs every three seconds in the United States, and less serious crimes such as drug offenses and disorderly conduct account for approximately 80 percent of these arrests. Being arrested, or even detained, is a very scary and stressful experience. Before an arrest though, law enforcement may conduct a drug search. If you find

Intent is a major part of many criminal cases. In the majority of criminal cases, the prosecution must show a defendant had the intent to commit a crime. Sometimes, people are then confused about why they are being charged with a crime as serious as murder when they did not mean to kill anyone. This

Trials are one of the most important parts of the criminal justice process. If you have been accused of committing a crime, a trial makes sure that you have the opportunity to plead your case before a decision is made in your case. During a jury trial, your lawyer will argue your case to a

People often think that robbery and burglary are the same offense, but they are two very different crimes in Ouachita Parish, and throughout Louisiana. Not only are the two offenses different, but there are also different types of both burglary and robbery. Likewise, there are also different penalties depending on the charge a person faces,