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. [...]
What is assault in New Orleans? The definition of assault in Louisiana can be found at Louisiana Revised Statute 14:36. It states that Assault is an attempt to commit a battery, or the intentional placing of another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. Simple Assault Louisiana Simple assault is an assault committed without a [...]
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 [...]
Simple Battery Law Louisiana A simple battery in New Orleans is a battery committed without the consent of the victim. Injury is not required. Penalty Simple Battery 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 arrested [...]
Re-Homing of a Child The definition of Re-homing of a child in the state of Louisiana is any one of the following: (1) A transaction, or any action taken to facilitate such transaction, through electronic means or otherwise by a parent or any individual or entity with custody of a child who intends to [...]
The following is a comprehensive guide to offense of domestic battery in Louisiana. What is Domestic Abuse Battery? In Louisiana, Domestic Abuse Battery is the intentional use of force or violence committed by one household member upon the person of another household member. The statute may be found at La. R.S. 14:35.3. "Household member" [...]
Improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal custodian in Louisiana includes any of the following acts: 1. Through criminal negligence, the permitting of the minor to associate with a person known by the parent or custodian: (a) To be a member of a known criminal street gang. (b) To have [...]
In 2017, Louisiana law makers created criminal law La.R.S. 14:34.9 Battery of a Dating Partner defined as the intentional use of force or violence committed by one dating partner upon the person of another dating partner in Louisiana. "Dating partner" means any person who is involved or has been involved in a sexual or [...]
Simple Robbery Louisiana Simple Robbery is the taking of anything of value belonging to another from the person of another or that is in the immediate control of another, by use of force or intimidation, but not armed with a dangerous weapon. Penalties for Simple Robbery Whoever commits the crime of simple robbery [...]
Second Degree Robbery Law New Orleans In New Orleans Second degree robbery is the taking of anything of value belonging to another from the person of another or that is in the immediate control of another when the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury. The law for second degree robbery in Louisiana can be [...]