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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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Youthful indiscretion can lead to need for criminal defense

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

One’s teen years are supposed to be a time of adventure, risk-taking and self-discovery. Too often that can lead a young person down the wrong path. When that path runs afoul of the law, it can leave a young person facing the reality of needing…

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A traffic stop aided by a K-9 unit leads to drug charges

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

Seeing flashing red and blue lights in one’s rearview mirror is never a pleasant experience. It is advisable to pull over and comply with a Louisiana police officer’s requests, which typically begin with a request for a driver’s license and registration. A car was pulled…

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Drug charges need not leave a person feeling helpless

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

A new year has arrived but sadly many issues from the old year did not end with it. The drug problem in Louisiana continues to be a major problem. Police from Ouachita Parish are in search of a suspect who is wanted on drug charges…

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Drug charges have long term ramifications

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Last Modified on Jan 11, 2024

Law enforcement agencies in Louisiana continue to battle the drug crisis that is consuming so much of the nation. The crisis is a continuing one that shows little sign of abating as we end one year and begin another. The failure of one person to…

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Factors that can impact breath test accuracy

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

Seeing those blue lights come on in your rearview mirror can be a horrible feeling, and you may wind up feeling even worse if the law enforcement official who pulls you over asks you to submit to a breath test. Breath tests, when conducted correctly…

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Drunk driving can lead to a bad situation

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

Winter is often a bad time for car accidents in Louisiana as it ushers in the party season associated with Christmas and New Year’s. The holiday festivities frequently include alcohol and people may drink more than normal and may not be aware of how alcohol…

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Designating a driver is one method of avoiding drunk driving

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

The holiday season has arrived in Louisiana, and with it the holiday party season. There is a significant increase in the number of parties and other social engagements in the month of December. Many of these engagements will involve alcohol. Sadly, that can also mean…

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Important to know one’s rights when facing drug charges

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2024

The battle against illegal drugs continues to rage in Louisiana. Law enforcement officers are working tirelessly to attempt to stem the tide of illegal drugs. Undercover investigations can result in arrests and drug charges. The people facing charges are entitled to a defense and are…

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Drug charges can have lasting ramifications

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Last Modified on Jan 08, 2024

The drug crisis in the country and in Louisiana continues unabated. Trafficking in illegal drugs continues to be a major problem. However, it is important to remember that anyone who is arrested and charged with trafficking or possession is presumed innocent of drug charges until…

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Mental illness can be a factor in criminal defense

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

Violent crime is a fact of life in Louisiana and around the country. Any one accused of committing a violent crime is entitled to a criminal defense. This includes a man who was recently arrested and is formally accused in a case of double homicide.…

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