Arson involves the burning of property. In Louisiana and other jurisdictions across the nation, an accusation of arson must allege the defendant’s willful intention to burn or scorch the property.
Know your rights when it comes to defending sex crime charges
Thanks to the internet, communicating with others in distant lands is no longer a lengthy, time-consuming process. In fact, New Orleans residents can quickly email, video chat, message, or call
How do you defend yourself from kidnapping charges?
Just recently this New Orleans criminal defense law blog discussed some of the issues individuals may face if they are accused of kidnapping. This week’s post looks at some of
Kidnapping allegations can result in federal criminal charges
Kidnapping can involve the concealment, abduction, or confinement of another individual. In Louisiana, a person can face state charges based on their alleged kidnapping of another individual; however, the presence
Why would someone have to register as a sex offender?
When a person is acquitted of a sex crime charge it means that a criminal court did not find him guilty of the accusations lodged against him. A New Orleans
Indecent exposure can result in a criminal charge
Not all sex crimes require an alleged perpetrator to have physical contact with another person. Crimes that involve imagery or that are committed over the Internet often do not involve
Airport security searches can lead to drug charges
Summer is right around the corner and many New Orleans residents have vacations planned for the warm months of June and July. While some will be traveling to their destinations
Louisiana considers increasing age for criminal liability
Most 17-year-olds are still in high school. None have the right to vote and none have the right to purchase alcohol or cigarettes. Those rights do not come until later
Intent can play a role in a criminal conviction
When a New Orleans resident is charged with a crime, their case is handled by a criminal prosecutor who must prove that all of the elements of the crime were
What is insider trading?
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