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Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Five detectives could be charged with a crime
An ongoing investigation into mishandling of hundreds of cases could lead to legal trouble for the Louisiana detectives assigned to those cases, as well as supervisory staff. The investigation of the New Orleans Police Department was conducted by the New Orleans inspector general, and an…
Should women be charged with a crime when newborns die?
A controversial piece of proposed legislation has raised a great deal of debate in Louisiana about the proper course of action when a fetus is killed or injured when a pregnant woman uses drugs. The sponsor of the bill, Gerald Long, pulled the proposed legislation,…
Guard charged with a crime after prisoner escapes
Louisiana residents have likely heard news coverage of the escape of a prisoner who is believed to be a danger to anyone with whom he comes in contact. The case has a number of unusual aspects, not the least of which is the assertion that…
Man charged with a crime, facing extradition
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…
Criminal defense turns into civil rights lawsuits
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…
2 men charged with a crime against nature
Many readers are aware that there are a range of outdated and unusual laws on the books in Louisiana and many other states.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…
Alleged hit-and-run leads to arrest, charges
Louisiana officials reportedly detained a 35-year-old man on Dec. 27 for allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident and driving while intoxicated. According to reports, the accident occurred on Scenic Highway in Baton Rouge near the 9200 block. Police officials allege that the man was…
Louisiana man detained following parking lot robbery
A 19-year-old Louisiana man is in custody following an alleged armed robbery on Nov. 28 after being identified in a photo lineup. Police say the incident happened around 2 a.m. in an apartment parking lot. The man is one of two believed to have been…
Dispute over mattress leads to robbery charges
Baton Rouge police took two individuals into custody on charges of armed robbery on the evening of Nov. 26. The two Louisiana men were hiding in an attic at the time when police found and detained them. According to news reports, the robbery happened in…
Louisiana State Fair president faces drug charges
On Sept. 13, law enforcement officials detained a 43-year-old man who serves as president and general manager for the State Fair of Louisiana Fair for allegedly possessing drugs in his vehicle. The incident took place in Shreveport when police stopped the suspect for driving through…
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