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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,

Many states don’t have a specific public intoxication law. Instead, these states may have “disorderly conduct” or “disturbing the peace” laws, of which public drunkenness falls under. This is the case in Louisiana. Our local laws state that committing drunk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

If you’re a fan of true crime documentaries, you may have heard the term “indictment” before, usually in reference to a serious crime. But because the criminal justice system is quite complex and confusing, you may be wondering: what does