Baton Rouge Criminal Lawyer Blog
Louisiana Criminal Law by Attorney Carl Barkemeyer
As of August 1, 2022, a new law went into effect in Louisiana called Theft of a Catalytic Converter or Engine Control Module under La. R.S. 14:67.12. This law makes it illegal to steal a catalytic converter or engine control Read more
The smell of weed is probable cause to search a vehicle in Louisiana. However, the smell of weed is no longer probable cause to search a residence in Louisiana. Beginning August 1, 2022, new laws went into effect that now Read more
So, you’ve found yourself on the receiving end of the law. You’re not alone– studies show that approximately 30 percent of Americans are arrested by the age of 23. In this particular case, you’ve been caught for stealing at Walmart in Baton Read more
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
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
Prostitution Laws in Louisiana 2022 If you want to know all about prostitution laws in Louisiana 2022, this page is going to give you some valuable information. Learn everything you need to know about Louisiana prostitution laws. Is Prostitution Illegal Read more
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
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
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
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
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