Is it possible to get my felony expunged?

Expungement laws vary from State to State. Louisiana revised their expungement laws last year to make expungements easier and more available...

What do I need To say or not say, When I go to court , being reprisented by a court appointed attorney,,

I'm a former assistant public defender. You need to go down to the public defender office and pay $40 and file out your application. They will tell...

What do I need to get custody of my husband little sister when his mom passes away?

I agree wholeheartedly with Ms. Leger. That is the proper course to take. Go talk to a lawyer about setting up a will, trust, and...

My brother was 15 when he got shot in his head he was 16 when he got arrested for shoting 4 people How can I help him please

Pray a lot. And also help his attorney in collecting documentation. Your brother's case sounds extremely serious, so regardless of whether he has a...

Should I tell my probation officer in jefferson parish about me being accused of shoplifting an egg roll and trespassing elsewhe

Yep! You have to tell them. I believe you probably signed a paper stating that you would tell them if you were accused of anything. Regardless, I...

If a man and woman agree on child visitation and child support, do they need to go through the courts

You don't have to go through the court to draw up an agreement to follow. If everyone can get along, that's great! You can always go back later if...

I need to get clarification regarding the proper jurisdiction to file for divorce.

No Louisiana domicile/jurisdiction. Sheets v. Sheets 612 So.2d 842 - Some factors to consider: Where she sleeps, maintains household, votes, pays...

I was sent a letter asking to pay $225.00 in satisfaction of a civil demand for a shoplifting incident at Kohl's. Do I pay?

As I often tell clients, the victim has influence, but not control over your case. The district attorney is the one who prosecutes. However, with...

My husband wants to adopt my son but his birth father is currently paying support tho he didn't get paternity done. What to do??

I agree with Ms. Coleman that trying to get the birth father on board is best. However, La. Ch.C. Art. 1245 states: Art. 1245. Parental consent...

La. R.S. 14:95.1 is the felon in possession of a firearm statute in Louisiana. Depending on the non-violent felony you pled to, you may still have...