While everyone knows that stalking is a crime, few realize that it can be a felony or a misdemeanor and in some cases, the accused might be charged with both a felony and a misdemeanor. Every single state has stalking laws. While the nuances of stalking...
The most common crimes in Louisiana vary from one county to the next. The stats can also change a great deal. Still, there are some crimes that are more prevalent than others. Drug Related Crimes One of the interesting things about drug-related crimes in Louisiana is that...
Domestic violence is a complex crime so it shouldn’t come as surprise to learn that the laws dealing with domestic violence are equally complicated. The first step in unraveling this complex system is knowing exactly what domestic violence is. Louisiana defines domestic violence as actions...
If you haven’t been in a car accident yet, you should consider yourself lucky. Considering how much time we spend behind the wheel, the odds are good that sooner or later you’ll be involved in one. Because of the likelihood of getting into a car...
Assault charges can be confusing, mostly because the law has so many nuances and different stages of things. The simplest way to look at things is to understand that any assault and battery charge involves someone getting into an altercation with another person. Louisiana’s Penal Code...
If you call Louisiana home, there are a few laws you should familiarize yourself with. DUI Threshold Laws Everyone knows that getting arrested for DUI is a serious, life-altering problem. The problem is that few people know what when they have crossed over the threshold from legally...
Getting arrested and charged for DUI once in Louisiana is terrifying and life-altering. The second time you’re arrested for the same thing is even worse. Like many states, Louisiana lawmakers have decided that to take a hard stance on drunk drivers. One of the ways they’ve...
The postal service isn’t infallible. They’re prone to making human mistakes. One of the most common mistakes the postal service does is occasionally putting your neighbor’s mail in your mailbox. Most of us don’t really look at the mail before we open it. Since it’s in...