Louisiana and other jurisdictions throughout the United States recognize a variety of drug crimes based on the types of drugs allegedly possessed by defendants and the purposes for which those defendants possess the drugs. One of the most common drug crimes charged against New Orleans residents is drug possession. Drug possession charges result when a… Read more
Most of us have heard of sex offender registries, however, many people may wonder about sex offender registry requirements. Certain adults residing in Louisiana convicted of certain sex crimes may be required to register as part of Louisiana’s sex offender registry. Sex offenders who move to Louisiana from other states are required to notify authorities… Read more
Like other jurisdictions throughout the United States, Louisiana has a variety of sexual offenses codified in its laws. Louisiana recognizes three levels of rape: first degree rape, second degree rape and third degree rape. While all three levels of rape are serious, the majority of this post’s focus will be on the elements of first… Read more
Solicitation is a serious criminal charge. In Louisiana, a person may be charged with solicitation in a variety of contexts, but often solicitation charges are associated with the separate crime of prostitution. Generally, a charge of solicitation can result when a person is suspected of asking another person to commit a crime, and the asker… Read more
