Baton Rouge Criminal Lawyer Blog
Louisiana Criminal Law by Attorney Carl Barkemeyer
Criminal laws, rules, and statutes that pertain to Louisiana.
The state of Louisiana has strict laws regarding the crime of voyeurism. If you are charged with video voyeurism in Louisiana, you should not take your defense lightly. Before you fight voyeurism charges, it is crucial that you know how Read more
Transferring monetary funds is an essential part of managing your finances. But you need to be careful when transmitting or receiving funds. Very careful. From 2010 to 2012, 60 million dollars in stolen and transferred assets were recovered in the Read more
As long as there have been printed forms of identification, there have been fake IDs. The history of the fake ID stretches far back in time. We use IDs for all sorts of things, from proving our own identity to Read more
Excessive noise is a crime that falls under disturbing the peace in Louisiana. Recently, Baton Rouge’s noise ordinance was revised due to ongoing complaints. Complaints made it clear that people of color were being charged and fined at a much Read more
Are you facing first degree murder in Louisiana? A first degree murder charge carries the harshest penalty in Louisiana: the death penalty. What is first degree murder? First degree murder entails the intent to kill someone. It usually includes careful planning Read more
Have you been arrested on a statutory rape charge? An arresting officer may have used the following words: ‘carnal knowledge of a juvenile.’ What is Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile? It’s a criminal charge that applies when an adult engages Read more
With the state our country is in right now, no one can claim ignorance about why the number of protests has risen. From George Floyd to Breonna Taylor, daily microaggressions to daily murders, white supremacy has never been louder. If Read more
It is a basic human behavior to want to protect yourself and your belongings. When someone believes they are under attack or in threat of harm, the instinct is often to fight back. There are self-defense laws and legal defenses Read more
During his presidency, Donald Trump has begun cracking down on immigrants nationwide. This includes those in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Undocumented immigrants can face serious consequences if caught violating immigration laws, and especially if they are facing criminal acts. The consequences Read more
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