Phillips Law, LLC

06/04/2026

It’s not always high drama — sometimes it’s just a quiet morning, a pile of discovery, and a smart conversation before court.
Alex and Brad are walking through the game plan before today’s motion hearing.
Because great advocacy starts with great prep.

06/02/2026

Can you have a gun while on probation in Louisiana? This one can get serious fast. Here’s what you need to know:

Imagine this: You’re on probation in Louisiana, doing your best to stay on the right path. Then, you find yourself in trouble—caught with a gun. It might have been an honest mistake, but the consequences can be severe. Louisiana has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, and they’re ev...

05/28/2026

Why does it feel like all of our selfies happen in the car on the way to the office? Apparently the commute is the only time we sit still long enough to take a picture together.

05/21/2026

It’s an extra computer kind of day for Kelly 💻😊

Somehow one screen just wasn’t enough today. Between keeping things organized, helping the team, and making sure everything stays on track, she’s got her setup working overtime.

We’re lucky to have her keeping the office running smoothly every day 🤍

05/19/2026

Felony vs. misdemeanor what’s the difference? It comes down to how serious the charge is and the potential consequences. Felonies carry harsher penalties. Misdemeanors are less severe but still matter. Not sure where your case falls? Let’s walk through it together.

05/05/2026

Just because two people are charged in the same case does not mean they should be tried together.

Sometimes a joint trial can hurt your chance at a fair outcome, especially if one person’s actions or statements could unfairly influence how a jury sees the other.

In those situations, we can ask the court to separate the cases so each person is judged on their own facts, not someone else’s decisions or mistakes.

If being tried together could prejudice your defense, severance may be an important strategy to consider.

Educational content only. Not legal advice. Every case is different.

04/30/2026

Your client deserves to stand on their own, not be judged by someone else’s mistakes.

There are times we ask the court to separate co-defendants because keeping the cases together could be unfair.

One example: a co-defendant gave a statement or confession that implicates you. That can create serious problems for your defense.

Another: the defenses directly conflict. If one person is blaming the other and both defenses are pointing in opposite directions, a joint trial may not allow either side a fair outcome.

Sometimes severance is about protecting the integrity of the defense itself.

If you’re facing charges with a co-defendant, understand whether severance may be an option.

Educational content only. Not legal advice. Every case is different.

04/30/2026

Wrapping up our last meeting before Jazz Fest weekend! 🎷✨
We’re going over this week’s cases, getting next week mapped out, and making sure everything’s in place so we can actually relax this weekend.
Being prepared feels good — bring on the beignets and brass bands!

04/28/2026

Being tried with a co-defendant can sometimes hurt your defense.

If you’re charged in the same case as someone else, that does not always mean you should be tried together. In some cases, we can file a motion to sever parties, asking the court to split the cases apart for the rest of the process.

Why does this matter? Because trying both defendants together can sometimes create unfair prejudice, confusion, or strategic harm to one person’s defense.

A joint case is not always the right case.

Have questions about whether your case should be separated? Learn your options early.

Educational content only. Not legal advice. Every case is different.

04/24/2026

What happens when you can't go to Jazz Fest? Impromptu team lunch at Espiritu! But we are still working! If you have too much fun while festing, we are here to help!