Drunk driving is nothing to take lightly. You know that it's not safe to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, but you did so anyway. Maybe you didn't think you'd had as much to drink as you did, or maybe your drink mixed with medications you took and caused...
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Month: March 2017
Drug penalties for cocaine are harsh in Louisiana
It's clear that being in possession of an illegal substance, selling an illegal substance, transporting or manufacturing an illegal substance will result in fines, penalties and punishments by law. However, just because something can result in prison time or heavy...
To plea bargain or not to plea bargain
If you're facing criminal charges, you have a few options available to you. You and your attorney can fight the charges, you can throw yourself at the mercy of the court or, if you're offered a plea bargain, you can accept it. A plea bargain is an agreement between...
Corporate fraud: A variety of criminal acts
There are a number of different white-collar crimes that can get you into trouble with the law. One of the crimes you could be accused of is corporate fraud. Corporate fraud is of the utmost concern to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, so it focuses many of its...
What turns assault into aggravated assault?
Everyone has seen perps arrested for aggravated assault on TV cop shows or read headlines about so-and-so being charged with assault. Most of us have a general understanding of these terms but there's still confusion about the difference between them in legal terms....
Know your drug classifications
Understanding the ways in which the government classifies drugs will give you an understanding of why certain drugs are punished more severely than others. The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) set up a classification system that organizes drugs based on their...
Handling your DWI defense
Almost all of us have been there at one time or another. You have a couple wines at dinner or a couple beers at the sports bar and feel that you're okay to drive. Then you see those blue and red light behind you. The officer gives you a sobriety test and you fail it....
Don’t get caught on the bad side of the IRS
It's that time of year again; time to start gathering W2s, collecting documents and putting together your taxes. It's a long and complicated process but, like death, it's one of life's guarantees. Unfortunately, the dizzying array of forms, deductions and credits can...
Defending you against domestic violence accusations
There's no denying it: domestic violence is a real problem in the country and, indeed, the world. Many women and children (as well as men) are the victims of abuse every day and they deserve to be advocated for and helped in every way possible. In this state, domestic...
Can Breathalyzers be inaccurate?
When you're stopped for reckless driving and asked to take a Breathalyzer test, you likely already know that the officer believes you're driving drunk. A Breathalyzer has the potential to show if you're intoxicated and the level of intoxication you've reached.This...