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Nonunanimous juries? The Supreme Court votes for unanimity
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Feb 28, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Allowing someone to be convicted of a crime on divided votes from a jury may seem unfair, and in a Supreme Court ruling, it was determined that it is. According to the ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, jury verdicts that involve serious crimes do need to have a...
3 important benefits of creating a special needs trust
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Dec 28, 2021 | Special Needs Trust
A family member with special needs may always depend on their parents, siblings or other relatives to help them manage the obligations of daily life. Someone who is medically fragile or who has developmental disabilities may not ever be able to work a job and support...
3 possible ways to defend against a DWI charge
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Oct 27, 2021 | Drunk Driving
When Louisiana police officers believe you have been driving while intoxicated (DWI), they will ask you questions during a traffic stop. They may then have you exit your vehicle to perform a field sobriety test, followed by a chemical breath test. Once the officer...
Why you need a will and a power of attorney
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Aug 31, 2021 | Estate Planning
It is easy for people to justify not creating an estate plan. The whole process of considering your death or medical decline is unpleasant and potentially stressful. People also think that the possibility of future changes to their situation or family might mean that...
Handle your casino markers before the casino presses charges
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Jun 30, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Hitting the casino can be an incredible experience. While betting, you experience the excitement of a win and the disappointment of a loss, all while surrounded by other people. People near you might be competing against you in a game like poker or they might benefit...
How important is it to avoid probate?
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | May 14, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you can, imagine your family having to deal with the loss of someone they love while also having to handle a funeral, sudden expenses and court dates. It is heartbreaking to think about people in mourning having to worry about deadlines and court costs, finding an...
What the Supreme Court ruled about unanimous juries
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Mar 17, 2021 | Federal Crimes
Many changes to criminal law are the result of legislation, but sometimes court rulings change how the government or other courts interpret the law. In 2020, the Supreme Court heard a case related to the rulings of juries during a criminal trial, revisiting an issue...
What are the advantages of a special needs trust?
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Jan 21, 2021 | Special Needs Trust
When considering doing your estate planning with trusts, and not just with a will, the biggest advantage is that you have control to craft the plan you want and meet the goals you choose. For instance, an educational trust allocates money specifically for education,...
Accused of driving while drunk? Understand what that means for you
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Nov 12, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Louisiana is tough on people who choose to drink and drive. Why? If you look at the statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration points out that 10,511 people were killed in drunk driving collisions in 2018. Those crashes were largely preventable....
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