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Walter M. Sanchez

Walter Marshall Sanchez is the founder of Sanchez Burke, LLC in Lake Charles, Louisiana. For more than 40 years, he has represented clients in criminal defense and family law matters across Louisiana. Admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1984, he earned his J.D. from Louisiana State University Law Center, where he won the Flory Trial Moot Court Competition. His work has been recognized in Louisiana Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, and by the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers with the Judge Albert Tate Award.

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Roadside stop leads to serious drug charges

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

Louisiana police have arrested a man and charged him with several crimes in connection with a roadside stop. While driving near I-49, deputies with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office noticed a tractor trailer and a pickup truck parked illegally on the side of the Interstate…

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Man charged with a crime in abortion clinic vandalism

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

According to Louisiana officials, an act of vandalism recently took place at Causeway Medical Clinic, a facility that provides abortion services to area residents. An unspecified quantity of metal lettering was removed from the exterior of the facility. When police went through surveillance footage at…

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Man charged with a crime over AIDS exposure

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

A criminal case was recently initiated that could challenge the wording of a Louisiana law. The case centers on a man who stands accused of breaking into an area home and then biting a resident of that property. The alleged attacker told police that he…

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Three charged with a crime in vandalism arrests

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Louisiana authorities have made several arrests in connection with an alleged act of vandalism. The incident took place in Ouachita Parish on a logging site of over 600 acres. An extensive volume of damage was reported to police, which led to an offer of $3,000…

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Louisiana jockeys charged with a crime

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Many Louisiana residents are familiar with the racetrack at Evangeline Downs. Located in Opelousas, the facility is a site where fans can watch racehorses and place bets on their favorites. Evangeline Downs has been in the headlines of late, not for any achievements within the…

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Reality TV star facing sex crime charges

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Last Modified on Mar 11, 2024

Many Louisiana residents are familiar with the reality television show Sons of Guns. A former star of that show, and the founder of the gun store Red Jacket Firearms, has been accused of serious offenses against minors. As news of his initial arrest spread, additional…

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Former police chief charged with a crime

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Many Louisiana residents are shocked at the news of a former chief of police who has been accused of serious criminal acts. The man was once the police chief in the small town of Evergreen in Avoyelles Parish. He has been arrested under suspicion of…

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Religious youth mentor accused of sex crimes

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Last Modified on Mar 11, 2024

Louisiana residents are shocked and saddened with the news that an area youth minister has been accused of taking advantage of some of the teenage children with whom he worked. As media coverage of his recent arrest on sex crimes charges continues to spread, many…

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2 family caregivers charged with a crime

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

When a parent is unable to provide for the care of their child, family members often step in to help. This is true for families across the nation, and a great many children are raised by loving grandparents, aunts, uncles and other extended family members.…

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Mayor enters guilty plea as criminal defense strategy

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Residents of Springfield, Louisiana have been following the federal criminal case of that city’s mayor since 2012, when he and the city’s police chief were indicted on charges related to the alleged cover-up of a drunk-driving ticket. Mayor Charles Martin was set to begin trial…

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