Court costs

Many courts will allow you to use your cash bond to pay fines and court costs. But, the actual procedure to apply a cash bond toward fines and...

I plead no contest on a misdemeanor charge. it was for purc.20.00 of stolen goods. had to pay a fine, would that be cons. crime

It sounds like it was a conviction. You may want to consult an attorney about getting it expunged. But, please note that the expungement process...

If u are written a ticket for shoplifting can this appear in your local newspaper and on your record.

First and foremost, you should seek to retain an attorney as soon as possible and discuss the details of this case with him/her, not any one else,...

What can I expect?

First and foremost, you should seek to retain an attorney as soon as possible and discuss the details of this case with him/her, not any one else,...

Can i get a drug charge expunged after completing the Bossier Parish Drug Court program?

Yes. Upon the successful completion of a drug court program, you can set aside your conviction pursuant to Article 893 of the Code of Criminal...

I was detained at Kohl's department store for attempted theft. I was given a ticket and court date. What do I do?

Other than appearing in Court for this matter as ordered, you should not do anything until you are represented by counsel. If you are indigent or...

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What will happen to my 18 year old brother who was charged with commercial burglary?

Assuming that he was charged with a violation of La. R.S. 14:62, relative to simple burglary, he faces a sentencing range of 0-12 years with or...

How can a guilty plea for Assault by Drive By be overturned in LA especially since he was in the backseat and didn't have th gun

If this young man plead already guilty and sentence was imposed, it would be extremely difficult to set aside his conviction because, by entering a...

If charges are dropped, is it still a violation of probation?

If you hired a lawyer, all of your communications regarding this matter should be with him and not anyone else; nor should post any information...

Will an out-of-state arrest show up on a criminal background check?

It really depends on what type of back ground check is run. Some systems only check Louisiana. Others (such as the NCIC system), however, will...