I recently handled a probation revocation matter in Lafayette Parish District Court. My client’s probation was in danger of being revoked because he had failed to do some of his community service and failed to pay some of his fines…
The Clarion Ledger recently reported that the Karen Irby wrongful death suit has been settled. Since the plaintiffs had previously dismissed Karen Irby from the suit – the settlement was actually against Stuart Irby. In any case, the settlement amount…
When you are granted a license as a nurse, as in most cases, your license is a privilege and not a right. If you are involved in any misconduct, particularly misconduct that occurs while you are at work, you may…
If you are involved in an accident and you file a personal injury lawsuit, the defense will want to take your deposition. What does this mean? This is a meeting held prior to the trial date where the defendant’s attorney…
At the time you enter into a plea agreement, the court will give you a probationary sentence – for example, two years suspended and one year active supervised probation. Probation will come with certain conditions, which will usually be listed…
If you have been charged with a first time felony or misdemeanor in Louisiana, you should try to have your attorney enter your plea under articles 893 / 894 of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure. Article 893 is for…
Medical malpractice claims are difficult to successfully litigate. In many situations, there is clear malpractice and clear damages, but that does not mean that a claim will ultimately be successful. The plaintiff is going to have to prove that according…
As a criminal defense attorney in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana and Hinds County, Mississippi courts, I have often seen defendants appear before a judge inappropriately dressed. This is a big mistake. The district attorney and the judge will look at you…
As part of an effective criminal defense strategy, an experienced defense lawyer will try to get your charges amended to a lesser charge. In many cases, your attorney is thinking of your possible jail time exposure if your case goes…
Plea bargaining is when your criminal defense lawyer comes to an agreement with the prosecuting attorney to have you plead guilty in exchange for a reduced charge or fewer charges. Plea bargains can be beneficial to you if there is…