Getting an expungement in Louisiana can change your life. Why? Because when you’re trying to get that all-important new job, one mistake on your record may be holding you back. When potential employers look you up, they often perform a background check. Some incident, no matter how minor, from your past may be showing up,…
Great news out of the Supreme Court today. In Ramos v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court of the United States declared that non-unanimous juries, also known as split juries, are unconstitutional. However, the main question after Ramos is whether the decision is retroactive. Meaning, the question is – does the Court’s decision apply to cases that…
Figuring out whether you can have your gun rights restored after you’ve been convicted for a felony is tricky. The below information is intended to help you determine whether you may be eligible to possess a gun in Louisiana. Of course, you will always want to check with a licensed attorney if you are unsure….
I’m happy to report that we recently won a motion to correct an illegal sentence and got our client Bobby Q. out on parole! We cut Bobby’s sentence in half, saving him from an additional 5 years in prison. Bobby had been given illegal sentences from both Jefferson and Orleans Parish. The courts had tried…
I get this question all the time – what are my chances of winning on appeal? Different attorneys will tell you different things. Some will tell you that you have almost no chance of winning on appeal. Other attorneys will tell you exactly what you want to hear – that they can definitely win your…
If you’re looking for a New Orleans Appeals Attorney, there are a few things that you should know. First, a New Orleans Appeals Attorney will be an attorney who regularly practices before the appeals courts in New Orleans. For example, there is the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which is the appeals court on…
If you’ve received a letter saying that you are either the target or a subject of a grand jury investigation, the next steps you take will be critical to your freedom and reputation. The first thing you’ll want to do is consult with a grand jury lawyer to hire before talking to anyone else. Before…
A common question in federal white collar cases is whether statutes of limitation apply, and if so, how long do prosecutors have to bring criminal charges against someone suspected of a white collar crime. White collar crimes are non-violent criminal offenses that usually involve money and business. One important thing to remember about white collar…
Appealing an unfavorable verdict can be a daunting task, but an effective attorney can synthesize a complicated case into a few critical arguments to give you the best chance at succeeding. Although each appeal is different, here are 5 keys to a quality appeal that apply to nearly every case. Clarity is key…
If there’s one film from this year’s Oscars nominations that you should watch, it’s the documentary film Abacus: Small Enough to Jail. It is high in suspense, surprisingly funny, and has a certain charm to it despite the outrageous legal case that it depicts. The film centers on how the Sungs, a Chinese-American immigrant…