by Larrion Hillman | May 16, 2022 | Setting Bond in Louisiana
Setting Bond in Louisiana May 16th, 2022 Setting a bond in LouisianaSetting bail, or bond, in Louisiana is mainly at the judge’s discretion. Clients often want their bond reduced; however, once set, it is often difficult to adjust that amount without presenting...
by Larrion Hillman | Apr 26, 2022 | Consent to Search a Vehicle
Consent to Search a Vehicle April 26th, 2022 Vehicle Search Clients are constantly asking about having their vehicles searched. A police officer must have probable cause to pull you over. Once stopped, an officer will need probable cause to search you or your...
by Larrion Hillman | Apr 18, 2022 | Statute of Limitations
Statute of Limitations April 18th, 2022 Statute of Limitations Clients routinely ask how long the State has to institute Prosecution against them. For example, I commonly field the prescription question in drug cases where a client is charged with distribution, often...
by Larrion Hillman | Apr 14, 2022 | Sex Offender Registration
Sex Offender Registration April 14th, 2022 Sex Offender Registration When I talk with clients facing sex offenses, the question most ask is not how much jail time I will do, but how do I survive if I have to register as a sex offender. In Louisiana, the reality is...
by Larrion Hillman | Mar 23, 2022 | Force or Violence
Force or Violence March 23th, 2022 Use of Force or Violence I have fielded several questions lately about when it is justified to use force or violence to defend yourself. Perhaps this is a commentary on living and working in Shreveport, but this question appears on...
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