What penalties are associated with cocaine possession charges?

Posted on March 19, 2015

Drugs can play a variety of roles in the lives of different Louisiana residents. For some, drugs may be an addiction that plagues them or someone they love. For others, drugs may be a recreational pastime that happens to be illegal. Still others may knowingly engage in the sale and distribution of drugs as a… Read more

What makes one charge a federal crime and another a state crime?

Posted on March 11, 2015

Readers of this Louisiana criminal law blog may have reviewed prior posts that have discussed how an individual may be charged with both state and federal crimes. This is because both the state and the federal government have codified their own sets of criminal laws. While some of the laws overlap in terms of prohibited… Read more

A RICO charge may be based on alleged financial crimes

Posted on March 5, 2015

Practically every television network has its own primetime franchise featuring the interplay between law enforcement officials and alleged criminals. While these shows often provide a great deal of entertainment for some New Orleans residents, they may raise questions about possible crimes for others. White collar crime can be a confusing area of criminal law to… Read more