Cruelty to Juveniles — Louisiana
Cruelty to Juveniles Attorney New Orleans Under Louisiana law, Cruelty to juveniles is found at La. R.S. 14:93. The statute states the following: Cruelty to a juvenile is: The intentional or criminally negligent mistreatment or neglect by anyone 17 years of age or older of any child under the age of 17 whereby unjustifiable pain or suffering is caused to said child. Lack of knowledge of the child's age shall not be a defense; OR The intentional or criminally negligent exposure by anyone 17 years of age or older of any child under the age of 17 to a [...]