Intoxication (Drunkenness) as a Defense to a Crime
La. R.S. 14:15 provides the law relative to intoxication as a defense to a crime in Louisiana. That article states: La. R.S. 14:15....
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Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 7, 2020
- 3 min
Know Your Rights - Louisiana Domestic Violence Laws
With domestic violence cases being discussed almost daily on various media outlets, there is hardly anyone who is not at least slightly...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 7, 2020
- 1 min
When Can a Police Officer Use Deadly Force to Kill a Suspect in Louisiana?
A police officer is allowed to use deadly force when the officer’s conduct is a reasonable accomplishment of an arrest which is lawful...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 7, 2020
- 5 min
The Differences Between Theft and Robbery
Both theft and robbery are crimes in Louisiana that deal with the taking of something that belongs to someone else. Robbery is a crime...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 7, 2020
- 7 min
The Will Smith Case - Justifiable Homicide? Manslaughter? Second Degree Murder? First Degree Murder?
Here is what we know. Former NFL and New Orleans Saints football star Will Smith was shot and killed on Saturday night, April 9, 2016, in...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 7, 2020
- 5 min
Gas Chromatography Used to Conduct Blood Tests in DWI or DUI Cases in Louisiana
1. When Can a Law Enforcement Officer Request a Chemical Test of a Motorist’s Blood, Breath, Urine or Other Bodily Substance? 2. What is...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 7, 2020
- 2 min
What is the Difference Between an Assault and a Battery in Louisiana?
What are Assault and Battery? How do they differ? A battery is defined as the harmful or offensive touching that a person does not want...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 7, 2020
- 3 min
Louisiana Stand Your Ground and Self-Defense Law
Louisiana Revised Statutes, 14:20(a), that is, La. R.S. 14:20(4)(a) provides, Justifiable homicide “A. A homicide is justifiable: When...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 7, 2020
- 2 min
Recent Developments in Louisiana Criminal Law
There were several 2016 new criminal laws enacted by the Louisiana Legislature in 2016. This entry discusses some of those laws....
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 7, 2020
- 4 min
Hit and Run Driving In Louisiana
Hit and run driving is an intentional crime where the driver of a vehicle, who is involved in or causes an accident, fails to stop the...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 7, 2020
- 3 min
Driving While Intoxicated and Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs)
This blog post will discuss the rights of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Holders In Louisiana who are arrested for driving under the...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 5, 2020
- 5 min
The DPSC DWI Administrative Hearing Process After a Motorist’s Driver’s License is Suspended
Louisiana law requires the Department of Public Safety and Corrections Office of Motor Vehicles (DPSC) to suspend a person’s driver’s...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 5, 2020
- 6 min
Sex Offenses in Louisiana Including Rape
This entry will discuss the various rape crimes in Louisiana. While there are many other types of sexual assault crimes, such as...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 5, 2020
- 3 min
What Types of Crimes Cannot Be Expunged in Louisiana?
Our previous blog on Expungement of DWI/DUI and Criminal Arrests and Convictions can be found here. his blog discusses certain crimes...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 5, 2020
- 5 min
Heat of Passion Manslaughter in Louisiana
Most people are familiar with heat of passion manslaughter. But there are actually three other types of manslaughter that most people are...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
The Expungement of Criminal Arrests and Convictions
After a person is arrested and/or convicted of certain crimes, he may wish to have the arrest or conviction expunged. To expunge a...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
Can You Really Drink Alcohol in Public in New Orleans? Can You Ride in a Car With an Open Container?
La. R.S. 26:90 makes it illegal to sell or serve alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of twenty-one years or who is intoxicated....
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Oct 31, 2020
- 4 min
Looking for a Personal Injury Law Firm That Takes Care of You? Say No More, We Have It All Covered
If you have been hurt or wounded in an accident that you believe was someone else’s fault and you have been seriously damaged by it, you...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Oct 25, 2020
- 3 min
IS YOUR COVID-19 BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR CIVIL AUTHORITY INSURANCE LOSS COVERED?
In March 2020, the Governor, parish presidents, and mayors, issued orders closing non-essential businesses in Louisiana. Do you know...
Gaynell Williams, LLC.
- Oct 25, 2020
- 3 min
MODIFYING CHILD SUPPORT – NEW ORLEANS DIVORCE ATTORNEY AND MEDIATOR
Are you paying child support and recently had a decrease in income due to circumstances beyond your control? If so, you may be able to...
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