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Louisiana Petty Theft and Other Theft Laws
Louisiana criminal statutes defines theft as the taking anything of value which belongs to another person, either without the consent of the other person, or by fraudulent conduct.
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Shoplifting Charges in Louisiana
Shoplifting in Louisiana is a crime with serious penalties, including potential fines and jail time. In addition to facing criminal penalties, shoplifters can be sued by merchants in civil court to recover damages.
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Driving on a Suspended License in Louisiana
"Driving is a privilege and not a right." In Louisiana, this saying is borne out through the many ways your license may be suspended or revoked. A number of criminal convictions, driving offenses, and other matters can cause the loss of your license. If you drive while your license is suspended or revoked, you could be charged with a crime.
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Louisiana Minor in Possession (MIP) of Alcohol Laws
The State of Louisiana has enacted minor in possession (MIP) laws to discourage underage minors from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages in public. Public possession is defined as alcoholic beverage consumption in any place that is open to the public, including streets and highways.
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Alaska
All states regulate and control the possession for personal use of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), though each differs in its exact definition of CDS and the penalties for possession. Alaska considers not only well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine controlled substances, but also