Louisiana Computer Fraud Law The law for Computer fraud in Louisiana can be found at Louisiana Revised Statute 14:73.5. Computer Fraud is defined as the accessing or causing to be accessed any computer, computer system, computer network, or any part thereof with the intent to: (1) Defraud Or (2) Obtain money, property, or services [...]
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE SEXUALLY ASSAULTED? Sexual assault is a broad term. As such, the state of Louisiana does not have only one sexual assault designation: it can include rape, sexual battery, obscenity, and much, much more. In the most general of terms, sexual assault is any act of unwanted sexual [...]
New Orleans Professional License Attorney, Elizabeth B. Carpenter, has been fighting for Louisiana licensed social workers who facing disciplinary action since 2013. Social Worker Disciplinary Law and Procedures The law regarding disciplinary actions for social workers in Louisiana is located at La. R.S. 37:2717. The statute is part of the Louisiana Social Work Practice [...]
New Orleans Disturbing the Peace Attorney What is disturbing the peace in Louisiana? In New Orleans, Disturbing the Peace is defined as committing any of the following acts in a manner that would foreseeably be disturbing or alarming to the public: (1) Engaging in a fistic encounter (2) Using offensive or derisive language in [...]
New Orleans attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter fiercely defends healthcare providers before professional licensing boards. She has years of experience practicing before the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Louisiana Psychologist Disciplinary Laws In Louisiana, a psychologist and anyone under the supervision of a psychologist are required to conduct their activities in conformity with [...]
Louisiana Kidnapping Laws New Orleans Kidnapping Attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter has defended countless kidnapping cases, contact her for a consultation today. Under Louisiana Law, there are several offenses that include kidnapping offenses, please see the following: Interference with the Custody of a Child Interference with the custody of a child is the intentional taking, [...]
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 First Degree Rape is a rape committed upon a person 65 years old or older or under the [...]
New Orleans Prostitution Defense Attorney If you have been arrested for prostitution in New Orleans, go to our prostitution defense page for more information. Elizabeth B. Carpenter has been an advocate for sex workers since 2010. What are the prostitution laws in Louisiana? By Legal Definition In Louisiana, Prostitution Is: (1) The practice by [...]
Aggravated Assault with a Firearm Louisiana Aggravated assault with a firearm in New Orleans is an assault committed with a firearm as opposed to just a dangerous weapon. Definition "Firearm" is defined as an instrument used in the propulsion of shot, shell, or bullets by the action of gunpowder exploded within it. Penalty for [...]
What is Aggravated Assault in Louisiana Aggravated assault in New Orleans is an assault committed with a dangerous weapon. Of course, this includes assault with a weapon, such as a knife. However, Louisiana Law states that any object that could be used to inflict serious harm on another person is considered a dangerous weapon. [...]