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Criminal Defense
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...
Resolving casino markers before charges are filed
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Jul 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
For many people, there is nothing more exciting than visiting a casino in the hope of hitting it big. Even though the odds are against you, there’s nothing like the thrill of the chase. And who knows, it may be your lucky day. While there’s nothing wrong with spending...
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...
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...
Louisiana police file criminal charges for attempted burning
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Apr 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A judge recently set a woman's bond at $19,000 after she was arrested on a number of allegations, including aggravated assault. Louisiana police claim that she tried to harm her mother and may have also struck her cousin. She is currently facing at least five separate...
Criminal defense: Former store employee charged with theft
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Apr 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A Lake Charles woman was recently released from police custody after posting a $10,000 bond. She was arrested and taken into police custody in March for allegedly stealing from her place of work. She is facing a charge for theft of over $25,000, which is a...
Father facing criminal charges for obscene language
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Mar 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A father claims that police in Louisiana arrested him for disciplining his young son. Authorities deny that this was the case and instead say that he was disturbing the peace, for which he is facing criminal charges. He is also charged with using obscene language for...
Criminal defense: 18-year-old charged with murder
by Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Feb 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Movies and TV shows often portray the criminal court system as a fast-paced environment where defendants are arrested, charged and then shuffled into court for judgment in only a matter of days. Things are different in real life. Even if someone is arrested, he or she...
High-speed chase ends with criminal charges
by Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Feb 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A recent high-speed chase ended in an accident and one man's arrest. Louisiana police booked him into an area facility on multiple criminal charges, including no safety helmet, improper lane usage and reckless operation. A judge set a bond of $102,500, which he has...
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