False imprisonment is a serious offense that involves the unlawful confinement or restraint of an individual against their will. In Louisiana, false imprisonment is considered a criminal offense, and those found guilty may face significant legal repercussions. Below, our criminal defense attorneys will provide valuable insights into the nature of false imprisonment and its legal implications in Louisiana. If you’re
One of the many consequences of a felony conviction is that it strips an individual of certain civil rights, but what happens when the prison sentence has been served? One topic frequently discussed in the legal community is felons’ right to bear arms. In this post, Bossier City criminal defense attorney Michael J. Vergis explains both the state and federal
When someone is in a committed relationship with another person, they may choose to share intimate images of themself with their partner. While this is legal for people over the age of consent to do, sometimes, vengeful partners will take these explicit images and share them without the other person’s permission. This is commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” In
According to the Insurance Information Institute, around 12% of all U.S. drivers in 2019 were driving without car insurance. Depending on how your state handles auto insurance, this can be a scary statistic for insured drivers. If you live in an at-fault state and you are in a car accident with an uninsured driver, you can’t file a claim with
Over the years, legislation has gone back and forth over what is considered self-defense and justifiable homicide. No matter where you live, the laws surrounding self-defense can be complicated. In Louisiana, the state observes both the castle doctrine and the stand-your-ground laws. Both laws protect individuals from prosecution if they use deadly force to defend themselves against a forcible felony
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
Car crashes are major threats to spine health. Even in the most minor crashes, many drivers can suffer whiplash in the C5-C6 vertebrae, which causes pain and limited neck movements for extended periods of time. Meanwhile, major car crashes can cause injury to the entire spine, leaving drivers to suffer from a lifetime of paralysis or even a traumatic brain
Blunt force trauma injuries can be devastating for both the victim and their family. At the law offices of Michael J. Vergis, our Bossier City personal injury attorneys understand the physical, financial, and emotional toll that a traumatic injury like this can have on accident victims. That is why we fight aggressively to make sure you obtain the highest quality
Did you know that the top criminal charge among the over 13,000 sex offenders registered in the state of Louisiana is the carnal knowledge of a juvenile? Carnal knowledge of a juvenile may be more commonly known as statutory rape, which occurs when an adult engages in sexual activity with someone below the legal age of consent. However, this begs
Does Cheating Affect Alimony? Louisiana presently has a 12% divorce rate, according to data from World Population Review. Marriages all over the country end for a variety of reasons, one of the most common reasons being adultery. Depending on the state, adultery can greatly affect divorce proceedings including things like spousal support, for example. If you’re pursuing a fault-based, Louisiana
The main difference between a public defender vs. a private attorney is the fact that one is appointed by the state or federal government and does not cost the defendant a dime, while another is is chosen and paid for by the defendant. You might think the choice is obvious, but what is free isn’t always better. The old saying
The Louisiana statute of limitations, also known in this state as “prescription,” originated in Roman law. Today, these statutes are a huge part of both civil and criminal law in the United States and around the world. Statutes of limitations are legislations in place that limit the amount of time a plaintiff has to file a case against a defendant.
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