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

Every year, many people in Ouachita Parish and throughout the entire state face charges of driving under the influence (DUI). Often, people are charged after a police officer has stopped someone after observing dangerous behavior, such as a driver who is swerving in and out of lanes. However, that is not the only way in […]

The law views taking another person’s life as a very serious matter, regardless of how it happens. Still, some violent crimes that end up killing another person are considered more serious than others. One of these is manslaughter. Manslaughter is not considered as severe as murder, but anyone charged with the crime may still find

Burglary charges are some of the most common in Ouachita Parish, but they are also largely misunderstood. Louisiana law recognizes different types of burglary and the penalties for a conviction will vary depending on the type of charge and the facts of the case. Below, our Ouachita Parish felony defense lawyer breaks down the different

Robbery is a very serious criminal offense in Monroe because it involves harming another person. There are many different types of robbery outlined under Louisiana law, but all of them are classified as felonies. A felony conviction is the worst kind you could have on your criminal record and so, it is important to fight

Statutory rape charges are fairly common in Ouachita Parish and throughout the rest of the state. The law is also largely misunderstood and so, people find themselves facing charges even when they did not do anything wrong, or they did not think they were committing a crime. If you or someone you love has been

Being convicted of driving under the influence will have many harsh consequences. You will have to pay high fines, have your driver’s license suspended, and you may even face jail time. In some cases, you may also have to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. Another consequence of a DUI conviction is the

After being convicted of a criminal offense, many people hope that part of their sentence will include community service. Court-ordered community service has many benefits for convicted individuals, including the possibility of avoiding jail time. However, community service after a conviction is also largely. misunderstood. Below, our Ouachita Parish criminal defense lawyer explains. What is

Most people understand that when someone damages another person’s property, they may face civil liability. For example, after a car accident, one driver can file a claim against the negligent motorist to claim compensation for damage to their vehicle, as well as their other losses. There are times, though, when property damage is a criminal

In 2019 alone, more than 5,500 people were charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Louisiana. Anyone convicted of this offense faces some very serious consequences, which include jail time, high fines, and more. One of the potential penalties you may face if you are charged is the requirement of installing an ignition interlock device