What happens at a "Motion date" for second degree battery?

"Motion" dates are dates in which the court will address any pre-trial motions. What motions are applicable will depend on the facts and...

Can police search my vehicle on a simple traffic stop based off of a previous marijuana possession arrest?

While some criminal records can still appear in certain law enforcement data bases after an expungement, a single prior arrest for a narcotics...

As to the specific question posed, you will will not be able to obtain the ATM video/photos at this time without the help of the bank and/or...

In LA. new Orleans specfically what or the qualifications for the multi-bill.

In short, any valid felony conviction can be used for mutliple bill purposes, when less than ten years have passed from the date when the defendant...

Is a small cut considered second degree battery?

In a second degree battery prosecution, the State is required to prove: (1) that the offender committed a battery; and (2) that the offender...

Do I need a Lawyer at my arraignment? Can this be Reduced to something not on my record?

You really should retain a lawyer to help you through this. Because this charge is a misdemeanor, it is unlikely that it will be reduced to...

My son charged with forcible rape. Has bond hearing for July 9th. Has public defender attorney. What happens after bond hearing

Under Louisiana law, a district attorney is required to make a determination whether a defendant will be charged within 60 days of a person's...

I was charged with theft under 500 in Louisiana what will happen ?

If you are convicted, you probably will receive a suspended sentence with probation. Nonetheless, you should retain counsel as soon as possible...

Normally, defendants do not have the multiple bill hearing the day of their conviction. But, if you pled guilty while on probation for a felony...

Assuming that you are convicted of theft over $500.00 and that this is your first offense, you will most like be sentenced to probation without any...