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" [...]