What is insider trading?

Posted on April 28, 2016

Stories about insider trading make the Louisiana news from time to time, but for many people insider trading is not a concept that they could easily explain. This blog post will provide basic information about the crime of insider trading and may serve as a starting point for those readers interested learning more about the… Read more

Individuals charged with federal crimes may need representation

Posted on April 21, 2016

Did you know that a parent can be charged with kidnapping his or her own child? Did you know that altering documents can possibly lead to forgery charges? Did you know that taking someone else’s property could form the basis of a larceny charge? Did you know that these and many other charges can be… Read more

Is ‘defense of others’ a defense to certain crimes?

Posted on April 14, 2016

Most married people would do anything to keep their significant others safe. New Orleans residents may even be willing to put themselves in harm’s way if it meant keeping loved ones from suffering harm. When an individual is threatened with physical violence certain defenses exist that may provide others with the right to step in… Read more

Attorneys can help explain defenses to drug crimes

Posted on April 7, 2016

One common type criminal charge in Louisiana is the possession of illegal drugs. Last week, this criminal defense law blog touched on several defenses that individuals may use if they are ever in the difficult position of defending themselves against drug-related charges. There are many other defenses that individuals in this situation may utilize, so… Read more