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Felony vs. Misdemeanor Charges in Baton Rouge: How the Charge Gets Decided
One of the most common questions we get from people arrested in Baton Rouge is simple: is this a felony or a misdemeanor? The answer isn’t always obvious at the moment of arrest, and it can change as the case moves forward. When someone is arrested, the arresting officer books them on the charge they…
What Happens After You’re Booked at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
If someone you love has just been arrested in Baton Rouge, the first hours can be the most confusing and frightening part of the entire process. Most adult arrests in East Baton Rouge Parish end with the person being transported to East Baton Rouge Parish Prison (EBRPP) on Fair Wood Drive, where they are booked,…
Arrested in Baton Rouge? What Happens in the First 72 Hours
The phone call usually comes at two in the morning. A son, a husband, a girlfriend is in handcuffs after a stop on I-10 or an incident near the LSU campus, and the family wants to know one thing: what happens now? After years of defending people in this city, we can tell you the…
