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If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), you may have many concerns about your future. You may wonder if you will have to serve jail time, pay high fines, and are likely worried about having a permanent criminal record. In addition to these common concerns, you may also wonder how a […]

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,

Child pornography charges are some of the most serious a person could face. If you have been charged and are convicted, the consequences you will face could remain with you for the rest of your life. Even if you are not convicted, a charge alone on your record could permanently damage your reputation. If you

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