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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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Drug charges follow raid on Louisiana home

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

In the state of Louisiana, law enforcement and the courts treat drug crimes very seriously. A great deal of harm comes to area residents by way of the drug trade and drug addiction, which makes addressing these matters a priority. Being convicted on drug charges comes with…

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Former office manager faces fraud charges in Louisiana

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Last Modified on Mar 11, 2024

When a company hires an office manager, one of the main characteristics for which management looks is integrity. After all, when a person is responsible for a company’s payroll, he or she needs to be honest. A current lawsuit in the 24th Judicial District Court…

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Former NFL player to plead guilty in sex crimes case

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Last Modified on Mar 11, 2024

Louisiana sports fans may recall the career of Darren Sharper, who was a former safety for the Saints. Sharper, now 39 years of age, is making current headlines over multiple sex crimes charges, some of which originate in Louisiana. He is expected to plead guilty…

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Man charged with a crime, facing extradition

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Louisiana readers have likely heard or seen media coverage of the high-profile arrest of a man accused of multiple murders as well as two lesser charges. The 71-year old man is currently being held in the Orleans Parish prison, awaiting an extradition hearing. In many…

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Criminal defense turns into civil rights lawsuits

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Louisiana readers may be shocked to hear of a case in which it is alleged that respected members of the Washington Parish community are accused of using their positions of power to take advantage of one local man. The case began with the man in…

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2 men charged with a crime against nature

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Many readers are aware that there are a range of outdated and unusual laws on the books in Louisiana and many other states. From time to time a legal matter that highlights these laws is brought to the attention of the public. One such event…

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Another charged with securities fraud in Shaw Group sale

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Last Modified on Mar 11, 2024

Louisiana investors might have heard about an ongoing federal investigation of securities fraud based on insider trading involving the sale of The Shaw Group in 2012. Federal prosecutors have filed a federal securities fraud charge against a 10th man, the brother-in-law of a vice president…

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2 men arrested for alleged drug trafficking

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

Troopers with the Louisiana State Police Investigative Bureau arrested two men for allegedly trafficking in drugs. The arrests occurred on Feb. 11 at the Alexandria International Airport. Law enforcement authorities reportedly received a tip regarding the men acting suspiciously at the airport with their private…

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Couple charged with armed purse snatching, drug possession

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

A Louisiana man and woman have been charged with armed purse snatching in connection with a December robbery, according to Lake Charles Police. The two also face drug charges. According to authorities, the 23-year-old female defendant allegedly stole a woman’s purse in a Kroger parking…

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Louisiana company sues former owners for fraud

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Last Modified on Mar 11, 2024

It was reported on Jan. 26 that a Louisiana home health company filed a lawsuit against the former owners of a company that they purchased. According to the complaint, the former owners were accused of maintaining a bank account that allowed them to continue to…

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