What Are the Different Types of Statutory Rape (AKA Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile) In Louisiana?
The US state of Louisiana considers statutory rape as a serious criminal offense. It is also called the carnal knowledge of a juvenile....
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- 18 hours ago
- 3 min
What Constitutes Aggravated Assault in Louisiana?
Most people are only familiar with the common types of criminal activities such as robbery, fraud, and murder. Aggravated assault is one...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Sep 19
- 4 min
What Is A Vehicular Negligent Injury?
The landscape of criminal law is a complex realm, often fraught with intricate statutes and nuances. One such facet of the legal spectrum...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Aug 31
- 4 min
First Meeting With Your DWI Attorney: What Should You Expect?
Drunk driving or DWI charges aren’t all too unusual in the world; but, that doesn’t mean getting arrested on such charges doesn’t call...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Aug 23
- 4 min
Is Hacking into Someone’s Email or Creating an Online Account in the Name of Another Person a Crime
Yes indeed. The crime is known as Online Impersonation and is a misdemeanor. This crime is found in the Louisiana Criminal Code at La....
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Aug 23
- 3 min
All About DWI First Offense in Louisiana
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offenses in Louisiana carry significant legal and personal consequences. Louisiana has strict laws and...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Aug 17
- 3 min
Are Interviews of Child Sexual Battery Victims Admissible at Trial in Louisiana?
After a child accuses someone of an inappropriate sexual touching such as sexual battery, the child is usually interviewed by an adult or...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Vehicular Homicide in Louisiana: A Comprehensive Guide For 2023
Vehicular homicide is basically a DWI that results in a death. For the vehicular homicide law to apply, the accident must lead to the...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Jul 13
- 4 min
Is Marijuana Legal In Louisiana?
Marijuana or Cannabis is a drug with various uses. It is a vital component of the fabric industry, used to build strengthened fabric....
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- May 9
- 3 min
New Louisiana Statute: Vaping of Marijuana While Driving
With the increasing legalization of cannabis for both medical and recreational use in the United States, the number of cannabis users has...
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...
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