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How to Talk to Your Child About an Arrest

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | May 05, 2025 | 0 Comments

Rebuilding Trust, Setting Boundaries, and Moving Forward Together 💬 “What Were You Thinking?” That's the first question most parents want to ask.Whether your child is a high schooler who got caught with weed, or a college student who got into a fight or picked up a DWI, it's normal to feel a ...

Will A Crime Stay on My Child’s Record Forever?

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | Apr 28, 2025 | 0 Comments

What Parents Need to Know About Criminal Records and Expungement in Louisiana 📁 “Will This Follow Them for the Rest of Their Life?” That's the question we hear from almost every parent who calls us — whether their child is 16 and in high school, or 19 and in college. And it's the right questi...

Can My Child Be Tried as an Adult in Louisiana?

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | Apr 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

When the Line Between Juvenile and Adult Court Gets Blurred ⚖️ One of the Scariest Questions a Parent Can Ask When a child is arrested — especially for something serious — one of the first fears parents have is: “Are they going to charge my kid as an adult?” At Lawrence Law Firm, we've ...

Will My Child Go to Jail in Louisiana?

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | Apr 07, 2025 | 0 Comments

Understanding Juvenile Detention, Adult Jail, and What Happens Next 🧨 “Are They Going to Lock My Kid Up?” This is one of the first fears every parent has after their child is arrested — whether their child is 16 or 19. At Lawrence Law Firm, we've talked with hundreds of families across Rusto...

Should My Child Talk to the Police?

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | Mar 31, 2025 | 0 Comments

Why Silence Is the Smartest First Move — No Matter Their Age 🧠 “They Just Want to Hear My Side of the Story…” That's what many kids — and even their parents — think when the police start asking questions. Whether your child is 16 or 20, there's a natural urge to cooperate, to “clear things up...

Understanding Juvenile vs. Adult Charges in Louisiana

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | Mar 17, 2025 | 0 Comments

What Parents Need to Know — Whether Your Child Is 16 or 19 🧭 Different Ages, Different Systems — But the Stakes Are High Either Way If your child has been arrested, one of the first things that determines how the case will unfold is their age at the time of the alleged offense. In Louisiana,...

What to Do If Your Child Is Arrested in Louisiana

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | Mar 10, 2025 | 0 Comments

A Calm, Clear Guide for Parents of Minors and College Students 📞 The Call No Parent Wants to Get It's late. Your phone rings.Your child — whether they're 16 or 20, in high school or away at college — tells you: “I've been arrested.” Whether it's for underage drinking, a fight, a drug ch...

Common Mistake #5: Waiting Too Long to Hire a Lawyer

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | Feb 23, 2025 | 0 Comments

Every Day You Wait, the State Gets Further Ahead ⏳ “I Haven't Hired a Lawyer Yet… But I'm Thinking About It.” Maybe you were just arrested.Maybe you've bonded out.Maybe the court date feels far away.Or maybe you're still waiting to see if the DA files charges. Either way, here's a hard truth...

Can the Police Use Force to Arrest Me in Louisiana?

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | Jan 05, 2025 | 0 Comments

What's Legal, What's Excessive, and What You Can Do About It 🧷 If You've Been Roughly Arrested, You're Not Alone Getting arrested is never pleasant. But when it involves being slammed to the ground, tased, or injured — the experience quickly shifts from scary to traumatic. Every year in Loui...

What Happens at an Arraignment in Louisiana?

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | Dec 15, 2024 | 0 Comments

What to Expect and Why It Matters More Than You Think 🎯 What Is an Arraignment? An arraignment is your first formal court appearance after being arrested and charged with a crime in Louisiana. It might feel like a formality, but it sets the tone for everything that follows in your case. At L...

Can the Charges Against Me Be Reduced in Louisiana?

Posted by Aaron D. Lawrence | Dec 01, 2024 | 0 Comments

How Smart Defense Strategy Can Lessen the Impact of a Criminal Case 😟 Facing a Serious Charge? Don't Panic Just Yet. If you've been charged with a crime in Louisiana, you're probably asking: “Is there any way to get this charge lowered?” The answer is: yes, it's possible.While nothing i...

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