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Know your rights if Lousiana police ask you exit vehicle
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Jun 5, 2020 |
If you're driving along a Louisiana roadway and notice flashing red and blue lights in your rear-view mirror, your stomach might do a flip-flop. If you already have a couple speeding tickets on your driving record, you might feel especially nervous as a police officer...
Financial abuse of the elderly is a multi-billion dollar problem
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Jun 3, 2020 | Elder Law
Elder abuse is a devastating reality for some men and women in Lake Charles. But while most people might associate abuse with physical or emotional attacks, it can also affect a victim's financial well-being. Financial abuse of the elderly is rarely talked about,...
Criminal defense: Mother charged with child desertion
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | May 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A Louisiana mother was taken into police custody after her young child was found wandering around on his or her own. She is charged with a single count for child desertion. A judge set her bond at $25,000, which she apparently has not posted yet. However, time spent...
Estate planning — should inheritances always be equal?
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | May 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
The assets listed in one's estate plan might not seem like anything more than just things, but each item -- whether tangible or not -- carries a much deeper meaning. By leaving behind specific assets for their children, parents in Lake Charles are also sending a...
Woman facing 3rd drunk driving charge
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | May 13, 2020 | Drunk Driving
A recent late night, single-vehicle crash ended in one woman's arrest. Charged with her third drunk driving offense, she was also arrested for careless operation, driving with a suspended license and driving without motor vehicle insurance. Police also say they found...
Could you be eligible for expungement?
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | May 7, 2020 |
Many people make decisions and carry out actions that they regret. It is common for young people especially to not fully think through their actions and end up in trouble. Of course, individuals of any age can make mistakes, and one mistake on your part may have...
Criminal charges filed over vehicle burglaries
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | May 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Police recently arrested three adults accused of burglaries in Lake Charles. All three are facing various criminal charges and have varying bonds, with the highest bond set at $87,500. A minor was later arrested and taken to a juvenile detention center.Authorities...
Elder law — don’t lose your life savings in a nursing home
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Elder Law
It takes decades of hard work and saving money to have enough financial security to retire. That idea of financial security might not be as stable as some think, though. Living expenses are not static throughout life, so one's needs before and after retirement can be...
Estate planning — deciding between wills and revocable trusts
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Apr 22, 2020 | Estate Planning
How one passes property to heirs is just as important -- if not more -- as deciding which assets to distribute to heirs. There are generally two estate planning documents that people in Lake Charles should consider for inheritances. For some, wills are appropriate for...
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