Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

forciblerape charges & aggravated burgulary

my son only 15yrs old how can they hold him without bond & no evidence i need help bad please


Asked on 2/09/09, 6:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: forciblerape charges & aggravated burgulary

First, he is entitled to a lawyer. If you cannot afford one then one should be appointed for him.

Second, he should be brought before a judge within 72 hours of arrest. At that time a probable cause hearing (preliminary examination is the official term) can be conducted.

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Answered on 2/10/09, 7:36 am


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