Neglecting Family can be a crime under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:74 - Criminal neglect of family is the desertion or intentional nonsupport by a spouse of his or her spouse who is in destitute or necessitous circumstances; or by either parent of his minor child who is in necessitous circumstances, there being a duty established [...]
Sexting Laws Louisiana The law in New Orleans on Sexting can be found under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:81.1.1. The law states that no person under the age of 17 years shall knowingly and voluntarily use a computer or telecommunication device to transmit an indecent visual depiction of himself to another person. Additionally, no person [...]
Overview of Louisiana Burglary Laws Burglary in Louisiana is defined as the unlawful entry into a structure with intent to commit crime inside. Burglary frequently occurs when there are no witnesses or victims present to actually identify the perpetrator. Therefore, false accusations occur regularly. THESE CRIMES ARE FELONIES, it is crucial that you retain an [...]
What is cruelty to a juvenile in Louisiana? 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 [...]
Federal Law for Wire Fraud: Electronic Communications, Radio, or Television -- 18 USC § 1343 The wire and mail fraud statutes are essentially the same, except for the method associated with the offense – the mail in the case of mail fraud and wire communication in the case of wire fraud. As a consequence, the [...]
What is obscenity? In Louisiana, the crime of obscenity is the intentional: Exposure of the genitals, pubic hair, anus, vulva, or female breast nipples in any public place or place open to the public view, or in any prison or jail, with the intent of arousing sexual desire or which appeals to prurient interest or [...]
Louisiana Law for Oral Sexual Battery WHAT IS SEXUAL BATTERY In Louisiana Oral sexual battery is defined as the intentional touching of the anus or genitals of the victim by the offender using the mouth or tongue of the offender, or the touching of the anus or genitals of the offender by the victim [...]
In 2014, the Louisiana legislature repealed the statutes regarding Incest and renamed the offense Crimes Against Nature.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 Louisiana, Criminal Mischief is a misdemeanor offense that can be prosecuted in both state or municipal court. If you are facing a criminal mischief charge, contact an experienced Misdemeanor Defense Attorney. Criminal Mischief Criminal mischief is the intentional performance of any of the following acts: (1) Tampering with any property of another, without [...]
Negligent Injuring Under Louisiana Law, Negligent injuring is either of the following: (1) The inflicting of any injury upon the person of another by criminal negligence. (2) The inflicting of any injury upon the person of another by a dog or other animal when the owner of the dog or other animal is reckless [...]