The maximum sentence for any misdemeanor is 1 year. In this case it is possible your boyfriend is charged with the misdemeanor offense, however it...

Can a 17 year old girl date a nineteen year old boy?

In Louisiana the age of consent is 17 so dating or having intercourse with a person who is older the 17 if your are older than 17 is legal in...

I got a letter from walmart asset protection recovery asking to pay a $300 fine on an item under $25

This does sound like a demand letter. I would not recommend paying it because it can be construed as an admission of guilty thereby leading to...

Is a pro bono lawyer and a public defender the same in lousisana?

The previous answer is accurate. Here is the link for NOLAC, which is now slls.org, http://www.slls.org/. They provide free legal services to...

Unlawful entry of an inhabited dwelling is punishable both in criminal and civil court. The criminal penalty is a felony punishable by up to 6...

Can a possession wit intent to distribute marijuana with a suspended sentence be espunge if I pled under the 893

Yes. You can petition the court for expungement. The process usually costs about $500 in court costs and takes about 75-90 days to complete.

How much time ?

There is no way to answer this completely without knowing what the sentence was for the probation case. For Possession with intent to distribute...

My son, 20 years old pulled over for displace license plate. Tested for DWI. He blew 0.010%. This is in Louisiana. Why a DWI?

In Louisiana, anyone who drives a vehicle while intoxicated is alleged to have violation the DWI statute. In theory, if you are below a .08 (for...

What do I plead?

The answer to this question is simple: NOT GUILTY. After that you should consult an attorney who can help you through this process. Odds are, a...

Will my Boyfriend get credit for time served ?

You always get credit for time served for the charge for which you are currently in jail. In this case, he earns time for the new charge from the...