New Louisiana Statute: Vaping of Marijuana While Driving
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Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- May 9
- 4 min
Understanding Louisiana's Law on First-Degree Rape
First-degree rape is a serious crime in Louisiana with punishments. The legal system treats this crime—one of the worst—very harshly....
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Apr 22
- 4 min
Is Sexual Battery a Felony or Misdemeanor?
The state of Louisiana classifies sexual battery as a felony offense. The act of intentionally touching another person's genitalia...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Apr 21
- 4 min
Is Home Invasion a Serious Crime in Louisiana?
Home invasion is a serious offense in Louisiana and is punishable by a felony. When someone enters another person's home without...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Apr 20
- 4 min
Is Aggravated Burglary a Serious Offense?
Aggravated burglary is a serious offense that carries a felony sentence in Louisiana. It is defined as an unauthorized entry into a...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Mar 16
- 3 min
What is Louisiana’s DWI Child Endangerment Law?
DWI Child Endangerment Law is a prominent state regulation in Louisiana that penalizes driving while intoxicated under the impact of...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Mar 8
- 3 min
What is Underage DWI in Louisiana?
Underage DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in Louisiana refers to the criminal offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Mar 3
- 4 min
What Are The Five Ways That A Person Can Be Convicted Of Dwi In Louisiana?
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DWI) is a punishable offense in Louisiana and is considered to be a serious crime by...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Feb 9
- 4 min
Can I Get a DWI in Louisiana For Being High on Drugs While Driving?
While many people might feel guarded against legal penalties after consuming drugs or weed as they think DWI laws are only related to...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Jan 30
- 3 min
Can I Really get a DWI on a Horse or Bicycle or a Riding Lawnmower in Louisiana?
Getting charged with a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) for riding a horse might appear absurd. Nevertheless, it happens in many states...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Dec 25, 2022
- 4 min
What is The Age of Consent in Louisiana?
In the United States, the age of consent is defined as the minimum age at which a person's consent to sexual intercourse is legally...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Dec 19, 2022
- 4 min
A Guide to First Offense Child Endangerment in Louisiana: What to Expect
The state of Louisiana takes the welfare of children and minors very seriously, as they are expected to be cared for by their parents or...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Dec 7, 2022
- 4 min
Concise Guide On Louisiana Adoption Laws
Adoption is one of the best ways to grow a family without biological input. It is also one of the most difficult and tedious processes a...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Dec 6, 2022
- 4 min
Carnal Knowledge Of A Juvenile (Statutory Rape) In Louisiana
Carnal knowledge of a juvenile is an extremely serious charge, commonly known as statutory rape. This refers to sexual intercourse with...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 19, 2022
- 5 min
What Are The 3 Tiers of Sex Offenders in Louisiana?
In the state of Louisiana, a sexual offender is a person who has been convicted of a sexual crime. Of course, such a conviction is...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Oct 21, 2022
- 4 min
Indecent Behavior With Juveniles: Louisiana State Legislature
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections states that its corrections office oversees approximately 2,200 convicted sex...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Jul 8, 2022
- 10 min
What Does a Lawyer - Client DWI Retainer Agreement Look Like? And, What Does it Mean?
At Gaynell Williams LLC, nearly all of the DWI clients are completely new to the process, as they have never been in a similar situation...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Jul 8, 2022
- 3 min
Is Overdosing an Infraction in Louisiana?
What if I ever overdose on a drug? Will I be able to seek medical attention without being arrested? What happens if I try to help someone...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Jun 24, 2022
- 7 min
DWI Administrative Hearings After DWI Arrests in Louisiana
How Can a Motorist Win a DWI Administrative Hearing in Louisiana? When a motorist is arrested in Louisiana for Driving While Intoxicated...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Jun 4, 2022
- 3 min
How Do Child Custody Laws Work in Louisiana?
When parents get a divorce, whose needs count more? Those of parents? Or those of children? Whether it is the parents discussing their...
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