Charges of theft are classified differently in Louisiana than they are in the majority of other states. Unlike most states, which divide theft offenses into several categories (often Class A, B, and C), taking anything […]

Rehabilitation and restoration are two sides of the same legal coin. These paired concepts form one of the five principle reasons that societies establish criminal justice systems.

Rehabilitation Versus Restoration

Rehabilitation refers to the processes of […]

Disturbing the peace is a criminal offense that typically occurs in concurrence with disorderly contact. A person may be charged with disturbing the peace when their words or behavior jeopardizes other people’s right to peace […]

Unfortunately, it has happened before, and it will likely happen again: errors in the legal system have allowed individuals to become wrongfully imprisoned. Fortunately, though, there are legal safeguards in place that protect citizens’ freedoms […]

As many rideshare passengers know, some drivers are less than stellar at their job. Whether it’s texting while driving or running a red light, those close calls can be frightening. Hopefully, most people will never […]