What is Deferred Adjudication?
One lapse in judgment can result in thousands of dollars in fines, years in prison, and a permanent stain on your record. Louisiana has a three-year recidivism rate of 34%, which means 34% of offenders are re-incarcerated within three years of release. In an effort to combat this, Louisiana has an option for deferred adjudication. Deferred adjudication in Louisiana has a set of complex criteria to meet. A qualified lawyer