Baton Rouge Criminal Lawyer Blog
Louisiana Criminal Law by Attorney Carl Barkemeyer
Gun laws in Louisiana involve the rights to possess and sell firearms as well as the prohibitions for certain uses of firearms such as possessing firearms with illegal drugs or by convicted felons.
Firearms. They are dangerous and not always legal to carry. You need to go out of your way to get a permit to have possession of a firearm, otherwise, there can be some very serious consequences. In 2019, the rate Read more
Firearms blaze through America. A 2019 study found that more than two-thirds of firearms offenders were arrested again for crimes within eight years of their release. That’s why the state of Louisiana takes weapons charges so seriously. If you want Read more
This past week, the parents of a child who is charged with four counts of murder in a school shooting, were arrested for involuntary manslaughter under Michigan state law. How legitimate is this charge and why is the prosecutor pursuing Read more
The minimum age to possess a gun on your person in Louisiana is 18. However, there are exceptions to this law under La. R.S. 14:95.8 for hunting. Hunting Exceptions The Louisiana law prohibiting the possessing of a gun by an Read more
We like to think that only responsible people are allowed to carry guns. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. This is especially true in states like Louisiana, where the gun control laws are very loose. If you’ve ever wondered how to Read more
Article 1 of the Louisiana State Constitution provides state residents “The right of each citizen to keep and bear arms.” Although the text says that this right “is fundamental and shall not be infringed,” you can lose the right — Read more
Did you know that in 2017, there were over 810,000 aggravated assaults in the United States? Among those, 26% involved a firearm. Aggravated assault is a common crime in the US, but it carries stiff penalties, especially if a firearm Read more
Owning a firearm is one of the most valued rights that comes with being an American citizen. It’s an integral part of the US Constitution, and it isn’t going anywhere. But, there is still the need for plenty of discretion Read more
The total number of gun-related incidents across the USA in 2017 was 61,854. These resulted in 15,641 deaths and 31,251 injuries. Of these deaths and injuries, 732 were of children aged between 0 and 11. Being in illegal possession of Read more
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