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Walt Sanchez

Walt 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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Louisiana woman faces drug charges after traffic stop

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

Police in Louisiana conducted a traffic stop recently on a woman they say was veering into oncoming traffic as she drove her pickup truck. During the stop police became suspicious that criminal activity was taking place, authorities report. The details of what led to their…

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2 police dead, 5 arrested in Louisiana shootout

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

Being accused of a serious crime is a life-changing occurrence. When that crime involves the death of a police officer, the need for a comprehensive and focused criminal defense eclipses all else. A recent incident in Louisiana has ended the lives of two sheriff’s deputies…

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Teacher faces drug possession charge in Louisiana

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

A high school teacher was stopped along a Louisiana roadway recently and accused of having drugs in her possession. While conducting the stop, police later reported, they discovered that the teacher’s car contained 53 pounds of marijuana. The discovery led to the arrest of the…

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Man charged with a crime after Louisiana bank robbery

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

Recently a Louisiana Capital One bank branch was the site of a robbery. Authorities believe that a man, who they have charged with a crime, entered the bank and told the clerk that he was armed with a gun. Reports indicate that he was given…

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Fraud charges filed against 7 Louisiana residents

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Last Modified on Mar 11, 2024

Seven Louisiana residents are facing criminal charges after an investigation involving both federal and state authorities. The accused, both men and women, are charged with being involved with an insurance fraud scheme. The scheme, officials say, resulted in many millions of dollars of life insurance…

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Bad checks lead to Louisiana woman being charged with a crime

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

An individual close to an elderly lady allegedly discovered some suspicious checks being written. The individual reported the suspicions to the Louisiana police who then commenced an investigation. The investigation led to a woman being charged with a crime due to her alleged involvement. The…

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Louisiana man faces drug charges after traffic stop

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

A Louisiana man faces several charges after he was pulled over by a police officer late at night. According to a Louisiana sheriff’s office, the drug charges originated when the 24-year-old man was initially observed by an officer operating his motor vehicle without proper brake…

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Louisiana woman facing more than 100 counts of bank fraud

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Last Modified on Mar 11, 2024

White collar crimes can range from bank and insurance fraud to embezzlement and money laundering. White collar crime allegations can be life-altering, and the potential consequences for a conviction may include jail time and substantial financial penalties. A Louisiana woman is currently facing over 125…

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Louisiana drug charges: man accused after restaurant lot tip

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

A local Louisiana restaurant in Eunice was the scene of a drug arrest in late June. An 18-year-old stands accused of multiple drug charges that include possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked on the drug charges at the…

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Suspects yet to be charged in Louisiana murder case

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

Louisiana residents, as well as people across America, are watching as an ongoing murder case in our state continues to unfold. A young woman is believed to have been stabbed in the chest before her body was dismembered and discarded in the Gulf of Mexico.…

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