In my approximately 25 years as a trial attorney, I have often run across the problem of locating witnesses and making sure that they attend at trial. Subpoenas, which are court orders for a witness to appear at trial, should…
Plea bargaining is the process of negotiating a plea between the defendant’s criminal defense attorney, the prosecuting attorney and sometimes the judge. Generally, the prosecution or the State offers concessions to the defendant in exchange for a guilty plea. The…
Evidence about prior criminal offenses is generally not admissible in court, unless it is directly related to the current charge. Every United States citizen is entitled to a fair trial, so it is important to avoid the inference that the…
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…
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…
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…
If you have a parole board hearing coming up, I believe it is very important to hire a parole attorney to represent you at that hearing. Parole hearings are informal – you sit down with your lawyer and explain to…