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04/25/2023

Is s*xual battery a felony or misdemeanor in the state of Louisiana? Read our new blog to find out more.

The state of Louisiana classifies s*xual battery as a felony offense. The act of intentionally touching another person's genitalia without first obtaining the consent of the victim is considered s*xual battery. Additionally, it entails coercing another person into touching one's private parts on pur...

12/06/2022

As you might imagine, the state of Louisiana takes laws concerning indecent behavior with juveniles and child predation very seriously. Since Louisiana does not recognize ignorance of the law where child predation is concerned, it is extremely important to understand what constitutes indecent behavior with juveniles, as well as the attached punishments sanctioned by law. Read more about Louisiana State Legislature on indecent behavior with juveniles in our blog.
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12/06/2022

As you might imagine, the state of Louisiana takes laws concerning indecent behavior with juveniles and child predation very seriously. Since Louisiana does not recognize ignorance of the law where child predation is concerned, it is extremely important to understand what constitutes indecent behavior with juveniles, as well as the attached punishments sanctioned by law. Read more about Louisiana State Legislature on indecent behavior with juveniles in our blog.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections states that its corrections office oversees approximately 2,200 convicted s*x offenders, and many of the offenders on this list were convicted for “indecent behavior with juveniles.” As you might imagine, the state of Louisiana takes laws...

06/07/2022

Discrimination can come in many forms and faces; from ethnic slurs to racial, jokes and offensive comments, to sometime rather subtle or hard-to-identify behavior. These behaviors can result in harassment, or worse, indicate unlawful motives behind adverse workplace decisions that can be presented as evidence in court. That’s the reason why any individual, when facing such situations, must document them, report them, and get proper assistance.

Have you been subjected to discrimination in Louisiana? Contact us today or continue reading our blog to learn more about how Louisiana laws protect you against discrimination.

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05/20/2022

Until not so long ago, Louisiana was known as the incarceration capital of the country. While the legislature did reduce various penalties over the years, many still continued to be astonishingly harsh, and even tore families apart.

Then came the year 2021. It was a remarkably successful year as the Louisiana Legislature passed the limited decriminalization law for small amounts of ma*****na, made progress toward legalization, and expanded the medical ma*****na program.

Find out more about the revisions to Cannabis laws in Louisiana in our new blog! *****naLaws

Until not so long ago, Louisiana was known as the incarceration capital of the country. While the legislature did reduce various penalties over the years, many still continued to be astonishingly harsh, and even tore families apart. Then came the year 2021. It was a remarkably successful year as the...

05/09/2022

The first thing that comes to one’s mind after reading the title is, is there any difference between formal marriage and common law marriage? The simple answer to this question is, there are a lot of differences between them. We discuss their differences in detail in our new blog.

The first thing that comes to one’s mind after reading the title is, is there any difference between formal marriage and common law marriage? The simple answer to this question is, there are a lot of differences between them. Let us discuss their differences in detail: For a formal marriage, a cer...

04/19/2022

One of the crucial decisions after divorce of a couple is regarding custody of children. If children are below the age of 18, they are financially and emotionally dependent on their parents. In these circumstances and pursuant to Louisiana Civil Code Article 131, the court shall award custody of a child in accordance with the best interest of that child. The question remains: "Why is the mother often preferred in case of one-parent custody?" Read more in our blog.

One of the crucial decisions after divorce of a couple is regarding custody of children. If children are below the age of 18, they are financially and emotionally dependent on their parents. In these circumstances and pursuant to Louisiana Civil Code Article 131, the court shall award custody of a c...

03/31/2022

Arrests are always unsettling, regardless whether the reason behind the arrest is the proper one. Can you get arrested for running from a police officer and what other penalties can you face if doing so? Read more in our blog.

Arrests are always unsettling, regardless matter whether the person arrested is the proper one. Yes, innocent persons might be mistakenly arrested and eventually released. However, it's critical to maintain patience and calmness when dealing with the cops. Even if you are getting arrested with no gr...

03/13/2022

Around 1,000 youths are detained in Louisiana's juvenile jails each year, at a daily rate of $424 per incarcerated youth. Societal factors including peer pressure, substance abuse, poor or incomplete education, and neglectful parents play a critical role and may cause a juvenile to commit serious offenses. That is what makes "what are the most common juvenile offenses?" a question worth asking. Read more in our blog.

That is what makes "what are the most common juvenile offenses?" a question worth asking. That being said, let's discuss some offenses that are common among Juveniles.

03/10/2022

Under Louisiana statutes, La R.S 14:67, the general Theft statute, Theft is defined as taking anything of value that belongs to another person, either without consent or by fraudulent conduct. Offenders are culpable to a sentence of imprisonment, with or without hard labor. In additional to the general Theft statute, Louisiana statutes identify other specific types of theft. Read more about them in our new blog!

Most theft offenses fall under embezzlement, robbery, or theft by pretense. Although Louisiana has a general theft statute, theft crimes are classified into misdemeanor theft or felony theft according to the value of the stolen property. The terms grand theft and petty theft are not generally used i...

03/09/2022

Commercial vehicle accidents can be scary, and injuries incurred from such accidents can be fatal. And not only that - commercial vehicle accident cases can also get very complicated. Learn how commercial vehicle accident attorney can help you in our new blog!

Truck collisions can result in dangerous consequences in every meaning of the word. Accidents result in the loss of lives and the infliction of life-altering injuries. As a result, it's no wonder that truck accident lawsuits can be complicated, especially when multiple parties are potentially liable...

01/27/2022

Fi****ms have been used in Louisiana for a long time. However, according to the law, there are places where you can't carry a firearm. Read our blog and find out what you need to know about Louisiana Gun Laws 2022.

There is no shortage of weapons in Louisiana. However, according to the law, there are places where you can't carry a firearm.