by Andre Belanger | Aug 28, 2017 | criminal defense
CAN A PERSON BE ARRESTED FOR POSSESSING DRUGS WHEN THEY FAIL A DRUG TEST WHILE ON PROBATION? I don’t think you can be arrested for failing a drug test for an underlying drug offense per se, although possessing drugs is implicit with the failed test. Louisiana...
by Andre Belanger | Aug 28, 2017 | criminal defense
What are the chances of going to jail due to failing a urine screen on probation? This can turn into a big deal if it isn’t handled properly. A standard condition of probation requires the probationer to obey the law and remain drug free. Obviously, when you fail a...
by Andre Belanger | Aug 28, 2017 | criminal defense
What is the difference between probation and parole? These two concepts are similar in appearance and function but have very important differences. Probation is an agreement with the accused and the court in which the court agrees to keep the defendant out of jail so...
by Andre Belanger | Aug 28, 2017 | criminal defense
Do I get credit for the time a spent out of jail when my probation or parole is revoked in Louisiana? This is a concept also known as “street time”. It’s simply the time you spent in society out of jail with restraints placed upon your liberty in the form of...
by Andre Belanger | Aug 28, 2017 | criminal defense
Can my roommate’s probation officer search my room? I would argue that the probation officer does not have the right to search your particular room provided that the roommate does not share the same bedroom. That being said, by virtue of the probation, your room mate...
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