Is punishment always according to what the book says?

Sentencing in Louisian State can be tricky. Usually, if someone is sentenced to a crime not considered to be a crime of violence they do about 46%...

If I've been charged in a misdemeanor crime with two others can they send my charges to parish n my co defendant charges2 city

Yes, but it is odd that they would do that. If that happens, you may want to talk to your lawyer about the potential impact. It is hard to say if...

What if my urine is dirty on my first visit to probation?

Judges have a lot of discretion on what to do with you for failing a drug test. The best thing to do is make sure you do everything your P.O....

You should truthfully answer everything on the application for buying the gun. Convictions for domestic abuse and or protective orders can also...

If an illegal immigrant is a convicted felon and does 5 years in prison in the US. Is he able to obtain a green card if married.

You should contact Baton Rouge Immigration Lawyer Paul Scott, (225) 341-2272. I work with him when my criminal clients have immigration issues. ...

In Louisiana are victims of drunk driver accidents entitled to compensation for pain and suffering?

Yes. If the other driver is at fault, you can recover damages which include pain and suffering. If intoxication was the cause of the accident,...

I was convicted of Simple Assault(Domestic) in Slidell,LA on 03/21/1996. Am I allowed to seek an Expungement?

No person shall be entitled to an expungement if the misdemeanor conviction arose from circumstances involving a sexual act or act of domestic...

How hard and at what does it cost to get a arrest record expunged?It's a felony arrest record but it never went to court .

If charges were never accepted by the prosecutor, they may waive the fees for you. The law was changed recently and now waives expungement fees if...

I have pled guilty to a 2nd degree robbery charge in august of 2008 and i was wondering can my charge be expunged?

I don't think we have a second degree robbery in Louisiana. However, you shouldn't be allowed to get it expunged because you didn't receive...

I was placed on misdemeanor probation in St. Tammany in November of 2012. I haven't been able to afford any of the payments.

You really need to document why you can't pay and present that proof to your lawyer. If you can't afford a lawyer you need a public defender. ...