Author: Carl Barkemeyer

Attorney Carl Barkemeyer of Baton Rouge, Louisiana has represented hundreds of criminally-charged clients throughout the state within cities such as Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and New Orleans. Mr. Barkemeyer’s practice is focused primarily on defending the rights of the accused. Mr. Barkemeyer believes that in order to be an asset to his clients, an attorney must possess outstanding trial skills. He has spent his career developing and perfecting his abilities in this area. Additionally, his legal practice includes assisting and/or consulting with other attorneys at civil and criminal trials. His involvement varies from strategic evidentiary advice to performing jury selection and/or cross-examinations.

Jul 03

Guide to Extortion: Examples & Explanation

Extortion Definition The criminal charge of Extortion in Louisiana is a felony offense. It is a very serious charge that prosecutors and judges provide harsh sentences for. Extortion is the communication of threats to another with the intention thereby to Read more

Jul 02

What is Court Ordered Community Service?

If you’ve been convicted of a crime, the court may order you to perform community service. But what is it and who is eligible? In this blog post, we’ll discuss what court-ordered community service is and how it works. We will Read more

Jul 01

Prostitution Laws in Louisiana – Updated 2022

Is prostitution illegal in Louisiana? Yes, it is still illegal. Although legislators have been discussing decriminalizing prostitution in Louisiana, there are many laws prohibiting prostitution in Louisiana since no action has taken place to make it legal. Like every other Read more

Jun 30

Accused of Theft at Home Depot

Home Depot is one of the most successful businesses in the world. It brings in sales of more than $132 billion each year! On top of that, it provides employment for more than 500,000 people. However, Home Depot has been Read more

Jun 29

First Degree Murder vs. Second Degree Murder: What You Should Know

Many people do not realize that murder rates have been going down over the decades. In fact, murder rates for the past decade or so have been about half of what they were back in 1990! At the same time, Read more

Jun 24

Abortion in Louisiana – An Explanation of the Law Changes

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and removed the right of a pregnant woman to have an abortion in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The overturning of the landmark case does not Read more

Jun 16

Theft at Walmart Self Checkout in Port Allen, Louisiana

Theft at Walmart Self Checkout in Port Allen, Louisiana Are you wondering what to do if arrested for theft at Walmart self checkout in Port Allen, Louisiana? This post will walk you through all the information you need to know Read more

Jun 16

Theft at Walmart Self Checkout in Metairie, Louisiana

Theft at Walmart Self Checkout in Metairie, Louisiana Have you recently been charged with theft at Walmart self checkout in Metairie, Louisiana? Are you a Metairie, LA, resident concerned about a charge for shoplifting at Walmart in general? No matter Read more

Jun 16

Theft at Walmart Self Checkout in Slidell, Louisiana

Theft at Walmart Self Checkout in Slidell, Louisiana Are you accused of shoplifting or theft at Walmart self checkout in Slidell, La? Shoplifting charges can negatively impact your future by making employment and loans more difficult to obtain. To better understand Read more

Jun 14

Theft at Walmart Self Checkout in Covington, Louisiana

Are you a Covington, La resident concerned about a theft charge for stealing from Walmart? Theft charges can affect your future opportunities by making job applications and loan applications more difficult. To get a better handle on what to do after Read more