Practice Areas
Homicide
Whether murder, manslaughter, or negligent/vehicular homicide, these cases involve complex evidence like DNA, ballistics, cell phone data, eyewitness identifications, and more. Many homicides also require understanding of the law of self defense and defense of others. Our expert knowledge and experience mean we have a track record of fighting and winning homicides cases.
Sexual Assault and Rape
In Louisiana, all it takes is the hearsay accusation of one person for you to be arrested, charged, and prosecuted for a sex crime. These sensitive cases require a lawyer who understands the devastating consequences of a false accusation, and has the skill to successfully defend against them.
Violent Crimes
Crimes like aggravated battery, armed robbery, carjacking, aggravated assault, and others can carry serious punishments. We will investigate the allegations, expose flaws in the police investigation, and attack the credibility of the prosecution's witnesses to fight these cases.
Weapons Offenses
Both state and federal law criminalize possessing and using weapons in certain circumstances. We are experts in the nuances of these laws. By proving that weapons were found during illegal police searches, we can have the charges dismissed. We also rely on physical evidence -- or the lack of it -- to establish doubt that any weapons found were actually possessed by our client.
Drug Distribution and Possession
Whether you are charged with personal possession or a large drug distribution conspiracy, we have experience defending and winning. Drug cases often involve complicated litigation about constitutional issues such as unlawful search and seizure, and our knowledge and skill in those topics is unmatched. In federal drug cases, our deep understanding of the federal sentencing guidelines means our clients have the best advocate from start to finish.
Misdemeanors and Municipal Charges
Misdemeanor arrest and municipal summons are for crimes like domestic abuse, battery, DUI, resisting arrest, public intoxication, and more. Even if there is no jail time involved, these charges can have life-changing consequences. We take these cases very seriously, working to achieve dismissals through negotiations with the city or state attorney, alternatives to criminal prosecution, and trials if necessary.
Expungements
Even after your case is over, the arrest or conviction stays on your criminal record and can have significant consequences when it comes to school or job applications, housing, travel, etc. We handle the expungement process quickly and efficiently from beginning to end, with no need for our clients ever to appear in court themselves.