Battery Archives - Elizabeth B. Carpenter Attorney At Law

Aggravated Battery — Louisiana

New Orleans Battery Defense Attorney Aggravated Battery -- La RS 14:34 Aggravated battery is a battery committed with a dangerous weapon. Penalty and Sentencing This is a felony and a crime of violence. Whoever commits an aggravated battery shall be fined not more than Five Thousand Dollars, imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than 10 years, or both. At least one year of the sentence imposed shall be served without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence if the offender knew or should have known that the victim is an active member of the United States [...]

By Elizabeth B. Carpenter|2020-02-07T02:30:50+00:00February 6th, 2020|Categories: Battery, Crimes Defined, Criminal Statutes|Tags: aggravated Battery, Attorney New Orleans, Battery, One of the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in New Orleans|

Second Degree Battery / Aggravated Second Degree Battery – Louisiana

Second Degree Battery -- La RS 14:34.1 Under Louisiana, Second degree battery is a felony and also a crime of violence. It is defined as a battery when the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury; however, this provision shall not apply to a medical provider who has obtained the consent of a patient. Definitions (1) "Active member of the United States Armed Forces" shall mean an active member of the United States Army, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Coast Guard, or the National Guard. (2) "Disabled veteran" [...]

By Elizabeth B. Carpenter|2020-02-07T01:47:45+00:00February 6th, 2020|Categories: Battery, Crimes Defined, Criminal Statutes|Tags: Attorney New Orleans, Battery, Criminal Defense New Orleans, One of the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in New Orleans, second degree aggravated battery, second degree battery|

Overview of Battery Laws in Louisiana

New Orleans Battery Attorney Battery Defined -- 14:33 Battery is the intentional use of force or violence upon the person of another; or the intentional administration of a poison or other noxious liquid or substance to another. Simple Battery -- La R.S. 14:35 Simple battery is a battery committed without the consent of the victim. Whoever commits a simple battery shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both. Aggravated Battery -- La RS 14:34 Aggravated battery is a battery committed with a dangerous weapon. This crime is a felony. Whoever commits [...]

By Elizabeth B. Carpenter|2020-02-07T02:11:02+00:00February 5th, 2020|Categories: Battery, Crimes Defined, Criminal Statutes|Tags: aggravated Battery, Attorney New Orleans, Battery, battery of a bus operator, battery on a police officer, Criminal Defense New Orleans, second degree aggravated battery, second degree battery, Simple Battery|

Abuse and Neglect of Adults — Louisiana Law

Abuse and Neglect of Adults -- 14:403.2 Any person, who by law, is required to report the abuse or neglect of an adult and knowingly and willfully fails to so report shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than $500.00 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both. Any person who knowingly and willfully obstructs the procedures for receiving and investigating reports of adult abuse or neglect, or who discloses without authorization confidential information about or contained within such reports shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction [...]

By Elizabeth B. Carpenter|2013-11-15T06:46:59+00:00November 15th, 2013|Categories: Battery, Crimes Defined, Criminal Statutes|Tags: Criminal Attorney New Orleans, Criminal Neglect of Family|

Battery of a Police Officer — Attorney New Orleans

Battery of a Police Officer -- La RS 14:34.2 Battery of a police officer is a battery committed without the consent of the victim when the offender has reasonable grounds to believe the victim is a police officer acting in the performance of his duty. For purposes of this Section, "police officer" shall include commissioned police officers, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, marshals, deputy marshals, correctional officers, constables, wildlife enforcement agents, state park wardens, and probation and parole officers. For purposes of this Section, "battery of a police officer" includes the use of force or violence upon the person of the police [...]

By Elizabeth B. Carpenter|2018-07-20T20:59:29+00:00August 5th, 2012|Categories: Battery, Crimes Defined, Criminal Statutes, Law Enforcement / Police|Tags: Battery of a Police Officer, Criminal Defense New Orleans Attorney|

Disarming of a Police Officer — Louisiana

New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter, Esq. -- New Orleans Premiere Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Clients in Orleans Parish, St. Tammany Parish, St. John Parish, St. James Parish, St. Bernard Parish, St. Charles Parish, Assumption Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Terrebonne Parish, Plaquemines Parish and Jefferson Parish. Disarming of a Police Officer -- La RS 14:34.6 Disarming of a peace officer is committed when an offender, through use of force or threat of force, and without the consent of the peace officer, takes possession of any law enforcement equipment from the person of a peace officer or [...]

By Elizabeth B. Carpenter|2012-05-12T19:40:01+00:00May 12th, 2012|Categories: Battery, Crime Related News, Criminal Statutes, Law Enforcement / Police|Tags: Attorney New Orleans, Battery, Criminal Defense New Orleans, Disarming Police Officer, Law En, one of the best criminal defense lawyers in new orleans|

Sexual Battery of the Infirm — Louisiana

Louisiana Sex Crime Defense Attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter, Esq. -- New Orleans Criminal Defense If you are being accused of a Sex Crime, it is imperative that you have a skilled, aggressive attorney by your side. Contact Elizabeth B. Carpenter Law for a consultation. Sexual Battery of the Infirm -- La RS 14:93.1 Sexual battery of the infirm is the intentional engaging in any of the sexual acts listed below with another person, who is not the spouse of the offender, when: (1) The offender compels the victim, who is physically incapable of preventing the act because of advanced age [...]

By Elizabeth B. Carpenter|2018-03-27T17:13:56+00:00March 28th, 2012|Categories: Battery, Crimes Defined, Criminal Statutes, Sex Crimes|Tags: Attorney New Orleans, Best White Collar Defense, Crimes Against the Infirm, Criminal Defense New Orleans, new orleans criminal defense attorney, one of the best criminal defense lawyers in new orleans, Sex Crimes|

Battery of the Infirm — Louisiana

Simple Battery of the Infirm -- 14:35.2 Battery of the Infirm is a battery committed against an infirm, disabled, or aged person who is incapable of consenting to the battery due to either of the following: (1) Advanced age. (2) Unsoundness of mind, stupor, abnormal condition of the mind, or other mental or developmental disability, regardless of the age of the victim. "Infirm, Disabled, or Aged Person" includes but is not limited to any individual who is a resident of a nursing home, mental retardation facility, mental health facility, hospital, or other residential facility, or any individual [...]

By Elizabeth B. Carpenter|2015-07-20T01:25:18+00:00November 26th, 2011|Categories: Battery, Crimes Defined, Criminal Statutes|Tags: Battery, Battery of the Infirm, New Orleans Criminal Defense|

Simple Battery — Louisiana

New Orleans Simple Battery Defense Attorney Simple Battery -- La R.S. 14:35 Simple battery is a battery committed without the consent of the victim. Whoever commits a simple battery shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both. If you have been charged with Simple Battery, contact Elizabeth B. Carpenter, Esq. for a consultation. Let's build a strong defense together!

By Elizabeth B. Carpenter|2015-07-20T01:19:39+00:00November 26th, 2011|Categories: Battery, Crimes Defined, Criminal Statutes|Tags: Defense Attorney New Orelans, One of the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in New Orleans, Simple Battery|