At Law Office of Verity Gentry Bell, LLC, we are focused on crafting highly effective defense strategies for clients who are facing serious criminal charges. If you have been charged with sexual assault, you could be facing more than just time behind bars. In addition to incarceration, you may be classified as a sexual offender for the remainder of your life. This will make it difficult, and nearly impossible, for you to secure employment and maintain personal relationships, among other things. Due to the serious nature of your offense, we strongly advise you against self-representation. When your reputation, rights and future are on the line, results matter. Our criminal defense attorney has a track record of success and is fully equipped to combat your criminal charges next. To take the first step in your case, give us a call at (318) 299-1030.
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Verity Gentry Bell
The Proven Defense You Deserve
Verity Gentry Bell has forged a reputation as one of the most dedicated and trusted legal counselors in the community. She brings compassionate and effective advocacy to her clients' needs and ensures that the rights and interests are thoroughly asserted both in and outside the courtroom. The daughter of a teacher and newspaper reporter, Ms. Bell was inspired at an early age to help those in less fortunate circumstances. That passion led her to Loyola University College of Law New Orleans, where she not only earned her Juris Doctor, but served as the Substance and Citation Editor for the Maritime Law Journal and became a member of the prestigious St. Thomas More Inn of Court.
As part of her studies, she also served as legislative intern for Senator Mary Landrieu in Washington DC and a legal intern in the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, gaining valuable legal experience in both positions. After passing the bar, she joined the Orleans Public Defenders, where she represented defendants throughout every stage of litigation, including evidence and bond hearings, Fourth and Fifth Amendment litigation regarding admissibility of physical evidence, and more.
Ms. Bell would go on to work for several other prominent Louisiana law firms, where she not only continued to represent criminal defendants, but also accident victims in injury claims, and individuals and families in divorce matters. Now the founder of her own firm, Ms. Bell continues to prove herself an effective, exacting legal counselor and compassionate advocate for her clients. She is known for her vigorous approach to pre-litigation and stewarded one of the only cases in Louisiana to utilize expert testimony to shed light on the unreliability of eyewitness identifications. She is dedicated to applying a personalized, attentive approach to the work that she does and continues to find the relationships she builds with her clients one of the most rewarding aspects of her profession.
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“She is smart, knows the law, and works hard for her clients!”
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“Verity is very compassionate and cares about people in a way that makes her clients feel more like family than another number.”
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“Verity saved my son's life. She thoroughly prepared for his trial and presented her information LA Perry Mason style and she did it while serving as a court appointment attorney. ”
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Why Hire Attorney Bell?
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One of Shreveport's Most Trusted Attorneys
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A Proven Trial Lawyer Will Be in Your Corner
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Will Go to Battle for You in Your Time of Need
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Common Penalties
The penalties for sexual assault are severe. As a result of the serious nature of your offense, we urge you to secure hard-hitting representation from our highly skilled criminal defense attorney. If the prosecution is successful in proving your guilt of a sexual assault offense, you could face a felony conviction of the second degree. We understand what is at stake and will do everything within our power in order to defend you against a conviction.
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Incarceration
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Sex Offender Registration
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Excessive Fines and Fees
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Loss of Right to Own a Firearm
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Forfeiture of Assets
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Immigration Consequences
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Do Not
Plead GuiltyA plea bargain may not be within your best interests. We will evaluate your legal options and help you take the most effective avenue of defense.
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Never Speak To
Law Enforcement OfficersAnything you say or do can be held against you as incriminating evidence in court. Take advantage of your right to remain silent.
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Retain Legal
Representation ImmediatelyWhen faced with a sex crime accusation, you need proven defense. We can offer you the trial-tested advocacy that you require in order to succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
We Have The Answers You Need
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What Is Aggravated Assault?
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Many factors can cause your assault offense to be charged as aggravated assault. These may include: sexual assault resulting in serious bodily injury or death, sexual assault involving the use of a date rape drug, sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, sexual assault of an elderly or disabled individual and coerced sexual conduct involving threats of imminent harm.
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Who Will Know That I Am A Sex Offender?
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If you have been convicted of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault, you will face severe penalties. A common penalty is being required to register as a sex offender, a record publicizing that you committed a sex crime. This record will include your address as well as other personal information that will affect your future opportunities. The general public will be privy to the information listed on The State Sex Offender Registry. Anyone who searches sex offenders in a particular area may view your picture and personal information.
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How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?
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When you hire our criminal defense law firm, our legal advocates will do everything possible in order to keep your record clean. We know exactly what is at stake and will work to negotiate for a favorable outcome. Due to the serious nature of your offense, we strongly advise you against self-representation. Without a highly skilled lawyer on your side, you will greatly decrease your chances of success.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Charges Reduced
There may be a chance that you can get your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, depending upon circumstances with what exactly happened.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Suppressed Evidence
In some instances, it can be proven that some type of violation occurred during the process of investigation, which could lead to evidence being thrown out of court.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Charges Dismissed
We work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome, including getting your criminal charges completely dismissed, acquitted, or dropped.
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