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answered on Nov 9, 2023
If you are facing a charge of indecent behavior in Louisiana, your ability to reside with minors, including your own children, could be impacted depending on the conditions of your bail, the terms of any protective orders, or the restrictions imposed by child protective services or the court.... View More 
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Yes, a forensic psychologist can interview a nine-year-old child alone in Louisiana, but they must obtain the child's consent and the consent of the child's parent or guardian before conducting the interview. The interview must be conducted in a safe and comfortable environment for the... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2023
Louisiana's unauthorized entry of an inhadbited dwelling is found at La R.S. 14:62.3: https://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/2017/code-revisedstatutes/title-14/rs-14-62.3/#:~:text=Whoever%20commits%20the%20crime%20of,be%20the%20most%20recent%20version.
Whoever commits the crime of... View More
The Warrent is active and is from a loan company that I loaned with an wasn’t satisfied with my payment and denied to take the rest of the money and wanted me to pay lawyer fees and court fees
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
Ignoring the warrant can result in arrest and additional complications, so it's crucial to address the issue promptly. Depending on the circumstances, it might be possible to resolve the matter without being taken into custody, especially if you can show that missing the court date was... View More
My dog broke the fence and got out and now I'm being charged with a misdemeanor. I'm not sure what I need to do.
answered on Oct 11, 2023
You should use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for criminal defense lawyers in your area---call a few and find out if any have experience in these type cases----then meet with them and discuss the specifics of your matter and the options you have and then decie how to proceed, including... View More
My two Contempt of Court charges was because I forgot to pay my traffic tickets and show up to court. But i got all of them expunged
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
I do not have enough information to definitively say whether you need to declare your contempt of court charges when applying for an Australian student visa. However, here are some factors to consider:
- In general, expunged convictions may still need to be declared on visa applications,... View More
My boyfriend has needed money for a lawyer so he can see his daughter. His friend had been stealing oil equipment and asked my bf to drive him there because he can't drive and in return, he would give him half of the money. Enough to put down on a decent attorney . He was under the... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
You should not be discussing this in an open forum as it could be investigated and used against you and or your boyfriend. I suggest that you a few criminal defense lawyers in your area, sewt up consultations with them and in prviate discuss your concerns and questions and how you can help your... View More
offense occurred in 1985, per bill of information. arrested 1988. Convicted 1989 and sentenced 1989. placed on good-time act 376 in effect at time of sentence.
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
In general, criminal laws and penalties that are in effect at the time an offense is committed are the ones that apply to the defendant, in order to avoid ex post facto implications. The Ex Post Facto Clause of the Constitution prohibits the government from enacting laws that retroactively increase... View More
I was 19 at the time and am currently 20. I do not have a lawyer andy court date is in 2 days. i have no idea what i am doing or how all of this works. any guidance or advice would be appreciated
answered on Sep 14, 2023
If/since you have no idea what i am doing or how all of this works, then you should consult with a lawyer to have your questions answered. if after a consult with a lawyer you decide to represent yourself, then that's fine (although I would disagree), but make sure you consult with a lawyer.... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2023
There's probably more relevant information that what's contained in your post, but going from memory, there's no reason he cannot get a bond, however, the Judge setting the bond may increase the amount of the bond quite a bit as a result of the new charge of simple escape. If no... View More
The case is closed and I have been released. The phone was not used in trial but I took a plea deal
answered on Aug 15, 2023
If you had an attorney representing you, then asak your attorney for assistance on this. if you did not have an attorney, then I would start with the District Attorney's office---call them and ask for the return of your phone and what you need to do in order to get it-----some will require... View More
I worked at a retail store and I let my friends get free/discounted things which totaled up to just under 500 dollars.
answered on Aug 14, 2023
If this is your first offense, then the answer is yes, however, there may be other options which would allow you to not have to plea guilty to a misdemeanor and possibly keep it off of yoour record---please contact and consult with a few criminal defense attorneys in your area to discuss the... View More
Is this accidentally pouring a combustible substance but not igniting it?
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answered on Aug 3, 2023
Negligent arson, also known as reckless burning, is a criminal offense where a person acts recklessly and causes a fire that damages or destroys property. It involves the intentional act of starting a fire or setting fire to something with a disregard for the potential consequences and without the... View More
We were both shirtless, due to car being hot, and security kicked us off. They also said they had to “call it in”. Never asked for id or called cops. What will happen?
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answered on Jul 27, 2023
The outcome of your situation may depend on the specific laws and policies in your jurisdiction, as well as the actions taken by the security personnel and local law enforcement.
Sleeping in a parked car in a shopping center parking lot may not necessarily be illegal in all cases, but it... View More
His bond correctly.. it is 2nd offense with a bond of 25,000 dollars but when the officer arrested him last night we both were told it was a misdemeanor charge.can u help me please
answered on Jun 23, 2023
I do not practice in Louisiana. However, in my experience violation of protection order criminal charges are enhanced offenses that permit a court to set higher bonds and higher penalties on the subsequent charges.
answered on May 12, 2023
Use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for lawyers in your area who practice in the subject matter you are seeking---contact a few of them for a consultation----some you contact will provide a free first meeting/consult. Good luck.
I was charged with misdemeanor sexual battery in the state of Louisiana. I want to negotiate a plea deal, so that I can make life easier on my grandfather who is still struggling with the death of his wife.
answered on May 11, 2023
My advice is that you hire a criminal defense attorney to guide and represent you through this----charges alleging sexual misconduct are taken very seroiously in 2023, inculding the possibility of having to register as a sex offender---as such, you should not attempt to handle this without an... View More
While conducting background check in Orleans police dept, was informed of a misdemeanor battery charge filed against me in 2015. Was given summons to appear. Would this be dismissible under statute of limitations or failing to prosecute within a required deadline?
answered on Apr 12, 2023
From your post, what actually happened is unclear. After you received the summons what happened? If there was never formal prosecution---a bring of the charges in Court, then it is most likely too late to bring formal charges. If formal charges were brought against you and you were to appear in... View More
I'm not 100% sure how are why I was charged for all this. However, the date on the Police report falls into the time frame of when my uncle was being maliciously hacked by the mother of his son. She was apparently hacking into my uncles phone, my grandmothers phone, and my little cousins iPad.... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2023
If you are not satisfied with your current legal counsel, then you should explore hiring new counsel. If you are unable to do so, then you need to try again to reach out to your current counsel, even if means going to his office and waiting for him to be available to meet with you. As you know,... View More
I am on bond for all 3 cause numbers
answered on Feb 14, 2023
You cannot really give an educated answer to your situation without knowing more. The proposal you post is possible, however it depends on the prosecuting authority whether or not it is willing to do that and its willingness greatly depends on the specific facts of the arrest as well as your past... View More
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