Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana

Q: My son was iimvolved in a altercation on the bossier parish/ Webster parish line he got charged in both parishes

Charges were dismissed does he have to pay court costs

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Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: This is a little confusing as unless there was an agreement to pay court costs in exchange for the dismissal, I do not think a criminal defendant would have to pay court costs. More information/clarification may be needed.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: Yes he has to pay court costs IF he entered a plea.

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