Shreveport Felony Defense Attorney

A felony charge is the more serious category of criminal offense under Louisiana law. The consequences of a felony conviction extend far beyond prison time — they can strip you of your right to vote, your right to own a firearm, and your ability to find employment, housing, and professional licensing for the rest of your life. If you are facing felony charges in Shreveport, Bossier City, or anywhere in Northwest Louisiana, the decisions you make in the days and weeks immediately following your arrest will have a profound impact on the outcome of your case.

Do not talk to law enforcement without an attorney present. Contact me immediately. With more than 30 years of felony defense experience in Louisiana, I know how to fight these charges and what it takes to protect your future.

What Makes A Charge A Felony In Louisiana?

In Louisiana, crimes are classified as misdemeanors, or felonies. A felony is generally defined as any crime for which the sentence is includes imprisonment at hard labor for a year or more — meaning time served in a Louisiana state correctional facility rather than a local jail. Felonies are divided into classes based on the severity of the offense, with corresponding ranges of punishment.felonies can be classified as at hard labor – meaning time is served as a state correctional facility. Without hard labor sentences can be served at local sheriff facilities.

Common felony charges I defend clients against in Shreveport and Bossier City include:

• Aggravated assault and battery
• Armed robbery and aggravated burglary
• Felony drug charges including distribution and trafficking
• Weapons offenses involving prior felony convictions
• Felony theft over $1,000
• Manslaughter and homicide
• Sex offenses
• White collar crimes including fraud and embezzlement
• Felony DWI — third offense and above

Penalties For Felony Convictions In A Louisian

Louisiana felony penalties are among the most severe in the nation. Depending on the charge, a felony conviction can result in:

• Two to 99 years in a Louisiana state prison, depending on the offense
• Life imprisonment for the most serious offenses
• Substantial fines ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars
• Mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug, weapons, and violent offenses that remove judicial discretion
• Sex offender registration for qualifying offenses
• Loss of voting rights while imprisoned or on probation
• Permanent loss of the right to own or possess firearms
• Ineligibility for certain federal benefits, student loans, and public housing

A felony conviction follows you permanently. It will appear on every background check, affect every job application, and limit your options in ways that most people do not fully understand until it is too late. That is why the quality of your defense from the very first day matters so much.

How I Defend Felony Charges In Louisiana

Every felony case is unique, and the right defense strategy depends entirely on the specific facts, the evidence, and the jurisdiction. My approach to every felony defense begins with a complete and thorough investigation — examining every piece of evidence the prosecution intends to use, identifying procedural errors or constitutional violations, interviewing witnesses, and building the strongest possible case on your behalf.

Success in a felony case can take many forms. It may mean a full acquittal at trial. It may mean getting charges reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor through negotiation. It may mean suppressing key evidence that weakens the prosecution’s case. And in some situations, it means negotiating a plea agreement that minimizes the impact on your life. I will always be direct with you about your options and will never push you toward a resolution that is not in your best interest.

With more than 30 years of felony defense experience in Louisiana courts — including Caddo Parish, Bossier Parish, and surrounding jurisdictions — I bring the knowledge and the tenacity that serious charges demand.

Your Future Deserves a Powerful Defense

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Serving Shreveport, Bossier City, And Northwest Louisiana

I represent clients facing felony charges throughout Caddo Parish, Bossier Parish, Lincoln Parish, Webster Parish, Jackson Parish, Vernon Parish, and Natchitoches Parish. No matter which courthouse your case is being heard in, I am prepared to fight for you.

Contact A.J. Hodges, IV About Your Felony Charges

Call 318-990-1089 to reach my Shreveport office. You can also contact me online. Do not speak to law enforcement before speaking with me — what you say can and will be used against you.