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GABBY’S LAW louisiana
College Safety

Gabby’s Law Louisiana

Gabby’s Law, a law recently inacted in Louisiana aims to reduce the number of deaths related to illicitly manufactured fentanyl and other illegal drugs by imposing stricter penalties for manufacturers and sellers of fentanyl or illicit drugs laced with fentanyl.

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CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE Lousiana
Criminal Defense

Criminal Negligence

Criminal negligence, or gross negligence, a far more serious form of negligence than civil negligence, means that a person acts recklessly, with a conscious objective, knowing the negligent act may come with an unjustifiable risk. Gross negligence or criminal negligence

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louisiana recording laws
Criminal Defense

Louisiana Recording Laws

If you’re an avid watcher of true crime shows, you know that secretly recording audio or video of someone committing a crime is a common way for bystanders, or police, to get the evidence they need to put someone behind

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rights police dont want you to know
Criminal Defense

Rights Police Don’t Want You to Know

The Law Offices of Ossie Brown, your trusted Baton Rouge criminal defense attorneys, are dedicated to ensuring that every individual understands their constitutional rights. It’s crucial to be aware of the rights police don’t want you to know. We’re committed to

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resisting an officer
Criminal Defense

Resisting an Officer in Louisiana

In Louisiana, resisting an officer basically means resisting arrest, with or without violence, or interfering with any duties under a peace officer’s official authority. This is a serious crime in the state of Louisiana that can result in jail time,

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deferred adjudication
Criminal Defense

Deferred Adjudication

Obviously, being found completely innocent in a criminal case is the best possible outcome. Given the details and evidence presented in a case, though, this outcome is not always possible, even if the defendant claims complete innocence. Believe it or

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beyond reasonable doubt
Criminal Defense

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

As you have probably heard before, an individual suspected of committing a crime is considered “innocent until proven guilty.” In America, a person is not presumed to be guilty until they either admit guilt or are found guilty by a

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What is an Accessory to a Crime
Criminal Defense

Accessory to a Crime

Some offenders are able to plan and commit crimes all on their own. Meanwhile, other offenders need help before and after a crime is committed. According to criminal law, providing help or assistance in the commission of a crime is

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What is Entrapment
Criminal Defense

What is Entrapment?

If you’re a big fan of true crime documentaries, maybe you’ve heard the term “entrapment” get thrown around before. Or maybe you’re facing criminal charges because you feel that a police officer “framed you” or “induced you” to commit a

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Gwen's Law Louisiana
Criminal Defense

Gwen’s Law Louisiana

Domestic abuse battery is characterized by violent physical behavior between household members. Domestic abuse frequently involves sexual, financial, and psychological abuse as well. Anyone who is caught committing these types of abuse towards another member of the household can face

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What is Battered Woman Syndrome
Criminal Defense

Battered Woman Syndrome

Tragically, domestic violence is a daily occurrence in the United States. In most cases, domestic abuse occurs when male partners inflict violence against women. However, men can definitely be victims of intimate partner violence as well. Psychologist Lenore Walker began

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Pretrial Diversion Program
Criminal Defense

Pretrial Diversion Program

Just because someone engages in non-violent criminal activity doesn’t always mean that they’re a bad or dangerous person. Many non-violent criminals resort to disorderly behavior due to poor mental health, addiction, lack of familial support, abuse, and so much more.

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