State Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry The following list contains the specific section of the Louisiana Criminal Code and the literal offense for which registration as a Sex Offender is required. A person convicted of any of the following offenses when the victim is an adult is a sex offender. A person convicted [...]
In 2014, the Louisiana legislature repealed the statutes regarding Incest and renamed the offense Crimes Against Nature. Definition The marriage to, or sexual intercourse with, any ascendant or descendant, brother or sister, uncle or niece, aunt or nephew, with knowledge of their relationship. The relationship must be by consanguinity, but it is immaterial whether [...]
In 2015, Louisiana lawmakers changed the name of Aggravated Rape, Forcible Rape and Simple Rape to First Degree Rape, Second Degree Rape and Third Degree Rape, respectively. The terms are interchangeably used herein. First Degree Rape -- 14:42 La R.S. First Degree Rape is a rape committed upon a person 65 years old or older [...]
Second Degree Rape -- La R.S. 14:42.1 Prior to the 2015 legislative session, Second Degree Rape was referred to as Forcible rape. For all purposes, “forcible rape” and “second degree rape” mean the offense defined by the provisions of this Section and any reference to the crime of forcible rape is the same as [...]
Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile Attorney New Orleans Carnal Knowledge of Juvenile in Louisiana can be a Felony or a Misdemeanor Sex Crime. As far as clients are concerned, the most important difference between the 2 offenses is that a conviction of Misdemeanor Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile does not require Sex Offender Registration and is expungeable, whereas Felony Carnal [...]
Sexual Battery Lawyer New Orleans In Louisiana Sexual Battery is the intentional touching of the anus or genitals of another person using any instrumentality or any part of the body of the offender. This offense also encompasses the touching of the anus or genitals of the offender by the victim using any instrumentality or [...]
Prohibited Sexual Contact Educator Student The crime entitled "prohibited sexual contact between educator and student" can be found at La. R.S. 14:81.4 The statute makes it illegal for a teacher or educator: To have sexual intercourse with a person who is 17 years of age or older, but less than 21 years of age, where [...]
Questions About Human Trafficking and Sex Trafficking Louisiana What is Human Trafficking? The statute for Human Trafficking in Louisiana may be found at La.R.S. 14:46.2. Contrary to popular belief, under Louisiana law, Human Trafficking is not defined as sex slavery or forced prostitution. It seems as if, that is how human trafficking is always [...]
What is Louisiana Law for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles? The statute for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles can be found at La. R.S. 14:81. Indecent behavior with juveniles is the commission of any of the following acts with the intention of arousing or gratifying the sexual desires of either person: (1) Any lewd or lascivious [...]
Intentional Exposure to HIV/AIDS Law - New Orleans Attorney In 1987, the Louisiana Legislature passed a bill creating the criminal offense of Intentional Exposure to the Aids Virus also referred to La.R.S. 14:43.5. Under this law, it is a felony to expose someone to HIV without his or her consent. Statute No person shall intentionally [...]