Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of May 8 – May 12, 2023, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Darrell Rauch, 11507 Moss Side Dr. Gonzales, LA., age 47, pled guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Endangerment. The defendant was sentenced to 13 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE

During the week of March 27 – March 31, 2023, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Jacob Babin, 14122 Poes Rd. Gonzales, LA., age 40, pled guilty to 2nd Degree Rape. Sentencing was deferred to a later date pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation. The above case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and…READ MORE

During the week of April 10 – April 14, 2023, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Ascension Parish had no court news to report this week. Assumption Parish: Assumption Parish had no court news to report this week. St. James Parish: Francois Charles, 23126 Pine St. Vacherie, LA., age 32, pled guilty to Obscenity…READ MORE

During the week of April 3 – April 7, 2023, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Hayden Bergeron, 17220 Parker Heights Rd. Prairieville, LA., age 29, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (3 counts) and Forgery of a Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate. The defendant was sentenced to 7 years…READ MORE

During the week of March 20 – March 24, 2023, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Jaiyan Alexander, 2211 South Ringer Ave. Gonzales, LA., age 22, pled guilty to Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property and was sentenced to 8 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. It was ordered…READ MORE

District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Thirteen Defendants

District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of thirteen adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program during the last month. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of…READ MORE

During the week of March 6 – March 10, 2023, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Brian Carr, 812 Railroad Ave. Donaldsonville, LA., age 53, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to…READ MORE

During the month of February 2023, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Caige Poche, 44355 Braud St. Sorrento, LA., age 31, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to…READ MORE

Lutcher Man to Serve 15 Years for Aggravated Arson

On April 5, 2022, Scott Chauvin of 1636 2nd St. Lutcher, LA, age 35, pled guilty as charged to Aggravated Arson. Chauvin was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Bruce Mohon, and presiding over this matter…READ MORE

During the week of January 9 – January 13, 2022, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Trey Bell, 1860 Job Ave. Zachary, LA., age 27, pled guilty to Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended,…READ MORE

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