Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile Attorney New Orleans Carnal Knowledge of Juvenile in Louisiana can be a Felony or a Misdemeanor Sex Crime. As far as clients are concerned, the most important difference between the 2 offenses is that a conviction of Misdemeanor Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile does not require Sex Offender Registration and is expungeable, whereas Felony Carnal [...]
Sexual Battery Lawyer New Orleans In Louisiana Sexual Battery is the intentional touching of the anus or genitals of another person using any instrumentality or any part of the body of the offender. This offense also encompasses the touching of the anus or genitals of the offender by the victim using any instrumentality or [...]
Unlawful Sales of Weapons to Minors -- La RS 14:91 Unlawful sales of weapons to minors is considered a law that aims to protect the health and morals of minors. It is defined as the selling or otherwise delivering for value of any firearm or other instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon to any [...]
Prohibited Sexual Contact Educator Student The crime entitled "prohibited sexual contact between educator and student" can be found at La. R.S. 14:81.4 The statute makes it illegal for a teacher or educator: To have sexual intercourse with a person who is 17 years of age or older, but less than 21 years of age, where [...]
Questions About Human Trafficking and Sex Trafficking Louisiana What is Human Trafficking? The statute for Human Trafficking in Louisiana may be found at La.R.S. 14:46.2. Contrary to popular belief, under Louisiana law, Human Trafficking is not defined as sex slavery or forced prostitution. It seems as if, that is how human trafficking is always [...]
What is Louisiana Law for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles? The statute for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles can be found at La. R.S. 14:81. Indecent behavior with juveniles is the commission of any of the following acts with the intention of arousing or gratifying the sexual desires of either person: (1) Any lewd or lascivious [...]
Intentional Exposure to HIV/AIDS Law - New Orleans Attorney In 1987, the Louisiana Legislature passed a bill creating the criminal offense of Intentional Exposure to the Aids Virus also referred to La.R.S. 14:43.5. Under this law, it is a felony to expose someone to HIV without his or her consent. Statute No person shall intentionally [...]
Illegally Carrying Weapons New Orleans The crime of illegal carrying of a weapon is a misdemeanor unless the weapon is a firearm that is used to commit a Crime of Violence. The statute may be found at La. R.S. 14:95. This crime is defined by any one of the following acts: (1) The intentional [...]
Organized Retail Theft The law for Organized Retail Theft can be found at La. R.S. 14:67.25. Organized retail theft is defined as the intentional procuring, receiving, or concealing of stolen retail property with the intent to sell, deliver, or distribute that property. It shall be presumptive evidence that the owner or operator of [...]
Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor Defense The crime of “computer aided solicitation of a minor” became law in Louisiana on August 15, 2005. The penalties for violating the computer-aided solicitation statute are severe. Whoever commits this crime must register as a sex offender for 25 years and serve a mandatory prison term. The [...]