Criminal charges and Louisiana’s Stand Your Ground Law

Posted on October 8, 2014

No Louisiana resident wants to be the victim of a crime. For that reason, many people take precautions and lock their doors, use alarms and understand the potential threats of their surroundings. However, most people feel safe and secure when they are within the walls of their own homes. Robberies and other crimes can find… Read more

Louisiana High Court Reverses Ruling in Juvenile’s Parole Issue

Posted on May 10, 2013

In 2010, the United States Supreme Court ruled that juveniles convicted of crimes other than a homicide cannot receive a mandatory life sentence without the opportunity for parole. The high court determined that a person convicted of a crime before the juvenile reaches the age of 18 should have the opportunity for parole, based upon… Read more