Posts Categorized In: Civil law

Refresher on the Effect of Invoking the Fifth Amendment in Civil Cases

Kristi Schubert recently published this article in the Louisiana Association for Justice publication, “Louisiana Advocates.” Who can invoke the Fifth Amendment? Any individual, whether or not they are a party to the proceedings at bar, may invoke the privilege against self-incrimination. Kastigar v. United States, 406 U.S. 441, 444 (1972). When can the Fifth Amendment… Read More

Foster Mother Sentenced to 30 Years

The Lamothe Law Firm together with Ressler & Tesh, PLLC of Seattle successfully represented the biological parents of Madison Parrott in the wrongful death civil suit filed against the State of Louisiana, through the Department of Children and Family Services and Trenique Faciane. The claim against the State alleged inadequate oversight after warning signs of… Read More

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