Case Results

Jury Verdict of Not Guilty Felony Theft; Forgery/Fraud
Client was accused of embezzling more than 200,000 dollars from their long-time employer. Client maintained innocence for years as the case proceeded through the Court system. Finally, after multiple prior attorneys and years of frustration, the client came to us seeking help. We took on the case and while the case was extremely hard fought and involved multiple appeals, writ applications, and ultimately a decision by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Finally, the matter was taken to a trial and after a week-long jury trial it took the jury less than 1 hour to return a unanimous not guilty verdict for our client. Client Acquitted of all Charges. Expungement of Client's Record was just recently granted as well.
Reduced to Illegal Carrying of Weapon Attempted Second Degree Murder
Client was charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder when she had a confrontation with her boyfriend. We effectively fought to get this case dismissed during the client’s bond reduction hearing and arraignment.
Outcome: Case reduced to Illegal Carrying of Weapon and Simple Criminal Damage to Property.
Drug Possession Charges Dismissed Possession of CDS II and Possession of Marijuana
Client was charged with several felony and misdemeanor charges when police raided a house party. We effectively fought to get this case dismissed on the eve of trial.
Outcome: Drug possession charges (felony and misdemeanor) are dismissed. Client plead to amended charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Charges Dismissed DWI 3rd Offense, Hit and Run, and Possession of Marijuana
Client was charged with Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated (3^rd Offense) and Possession of Marijuana after leaving the casino and subsequently hitting another vehicle with his car. We effectively fought to get this case drastically reduced on the eve of trial.
Outcome: Client plead to DWI 1^st Offense. All companion charges were dismissed.
Case Dismissed Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile
After intensive Pretrial negotiations and discussions with the prosecutors on this case, the matter was taken off the trial docket and the charges were ultimately completely dismissed.
Case Dismissed Domestic Abuse Battery w/ Child Endangerment
Client is a decorated military service member that was accused of these charges in part because of a larger family/domestic dispute over custody issues. The matter was ultimately dismissed by the prosecution and the client's record was kept clean.
No Jail Time Aggravated Incest; Oral Sexual Battery
Client accused of the above crimes with only very circumstantial evidence. Alleged victim was under the age of 13 years, which put the possible penalty at 99 years.
Outcome: Client was enrolled in concurrent probation with no jail time, under Article 893; therefore, she was eligible to apply for an expungement in this matter after probation was successfully completed.
No Discharge Ordered of Any Kind Murder, Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide
After a training accident that resulted in the friendly fire death of a fellow soldier, a court martial panel was convened, and the case went through a weeklong court martial.
Outcome: No discharge ordered of any kind. Sentence imposed less than any offer made by Government at any time in proceeding. Client will be allowed to resume military service and leave the service on his own terms.
Most Serious Charge Reversed on Federal Appeal Hit and Run, Reckless Operation, Overtaking a School Bus
Client came to us on appeal of multiple convictions in Federal Court in the Western District of Louisiana (stemming from an incident at Fort Polk) and after extensive argument and briefing the most serious of her convictions was reversed and client was left with a traffic ticket and minor fine.

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