Notes from the defense table.
Short, plain-English explanations of the procedures that decide urgent criminal matters — written for the people living through them.
How a supervisory writ works in Louisiana
The notice, the return date, the application — and why the first 24 hours matter most.
Read the note →Federal agents want to talk. Now what?
What a knock, a card, or a subpoena really means — and the mistakes that cannot be unmade.
Read the note →The deadlines that decide appeals
Thirty days in Louisiana. Fourteen in federal court. What happens when the clock runs — and when it can be restarted.
Read the note →These notes are general information about how the law works — not legal advice about any specific case. Deadlines and rules change and carry exceptions. If a note describes your situation, treat that as the signal to call now →
Talk through the case before the next deadline does the talking.
Calls and texts are answered day and night. Share only what you are comfortable sharing — the first conversation is about timing, exposure, and what has to happen next.
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