Information about Assault and Battery Crimes in Louisiana You might think "assault" is someone touching and hurting you, but legally in Louisiana, assault is attempting or threatening to hurt someone. "Battery" is when someone touches or hurts you. Battery is…
Louisiana is not known to be a particularly permissive state, but even Louisiana has softened its stance on possession of marijuana intended for personal use. Louisiana House Bill 149, which was signed into law this summer, reduces penalties for possession…
Should a Nurse Self Report Potential Misconduct? If you are a nurse who has been terminated from work and you are absolutely certain that your employer is going to report you to the nursing board for alleged misconduct, it is…
Sometimes we represent Louisiana clients who have been injured in another state. They want to know what their options are since the injury occurred away from home. Specifically, they need to know where they should file the lawsuit and if…
Drug offenses are one of the top reasons a nurse can be faced with allegations of misconduct. Because drug issues are so common, the nursing board tends to suspect that a nurse has a problem with drugs whenever there is…
If you are arrested for a criminal charge, you might look at your indictment or arrest record and be unpleasantly surprised to see several criminal charges listed. For example, if you are in a bar fight, you could be arrested…
You May Not Be Able to Get Criminal Charges Dismissed Our criminal defense law firm has recently worked on several cases involving crimes against and between family members. Many believe that if they call the police or file a criminal…
I Received a Consent Order—Should I sign? If you are a nurse who has received notice from the Louisiana Board of Nursing or the Louisiana Board of Practical Nurse Examiners about a possible license violation, you may be asked to…
After a person is arrested, there will be a Bill of Information or a Grand Jury Indictment that will specify the crime or crimes the person is charged with. An experienced criminal lawyer will closely examine the document to look…
Many new state laws related to criminal justice have gone into effect as of August 1, 2014. As a Louisiana criminal defense law firm, we make sure to stay on top of any changes in the law that could affect…