District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of seven adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program last week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the program…READ MORE
SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES
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Gonzales Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Illegal Drug Possession
On June 27, 2024, Michael Duplessis of 11189 Rip Duplessis Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 41, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute…READ MORE
During the week of June 24 – June 28, 2024, 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: Beau Babin, 13111 Lamar Moran Rd. St. Amant, LA, age 30, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous…READ MORE
Donaldsonville Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Connection with 2014 Deadly Shooting
Last week, Jaris Howard of 1103 Maginnis St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 41, pled guilty to Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Howard was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila Braswell, and…READ MORE
During the week of June 17 – June 21, 2024, 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: Jaris Howard, 1103 Maginnis St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 41, pled guilty to Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The defendant was sentenced to 25 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for…READ MORE
During the week of June 10 – June 14, 2024, 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: Alesha Cedotal, 14074 Hood Rd. Denham Springs, LA, age 19, pled guilty to 2nd Degree Battery and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed…READ MORE
During the week of June 3 – June 7, 2024, 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: William Durocher III, 219 Choctaw Rd. Thibodaux, LA, age 43, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 18…READ MORE
Napoleonville Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Aggravated Battery
On February 29, 2024, an Assumption Parish Jury found 56-year-old Kevin Carter of 174 Belle Point Lane, Napoleonvile, LA, guilty of Aggravated Battery. Carter was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle, and presiding over…READ MORE
During the week of May 27 – May 31, 2024, 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: Justin Dent, 8127 Jefferson Park Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, age 19, pled guilty to Illegal Carrying of Weapons and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisianan Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended,…READ MORE
Donaldsonville Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexually Assault of Juveniles
On May 29, 2024, Layne Barras of 34367 Waguespack Rd. Donaldsonville, LA, age 28, pled guilty to Third Degree Rape (2 counts). Barras was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this…READ MORE