Elements of Criminal Mischief in Louisiana Louisiana criminal mischief law may be found under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:59 on the Louisiana State Legislature web site. When prosecuting someone for this offense, the State of Louisiana must prove beyond a reasonable doubt key elements that are outlined in the statute. Criminal mischief is different from [...]
What are some violations of Ignition Interlock Devices Louisiana? No person who, as a condition of probation, is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle unless it is equipped with an ignition Interlock Device shall: (1) Operate, lease, or borrow a motor vehicle unless that vehicle is equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device. (2) Request or [...]
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" [...]
What is stalking under Louisiana Law? In Louisiana, Stalking is defined as the intentional and repeated following or harassing of another person that would cause a reasonable person to feel alarmed or to suffer emotional distress. Stalking shall include but not be limited to the following: Intentional and repeated uninvited presence of a 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 [...]
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 [...]
In 2014, the Louisiana legislature repealed the statutes regarding Incest and renamed the offense Crimes Against Nature.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 [...]
Aggravated Battery Aggravated battery in Louisiana is a battery committed with a dangerous weapon. Penalty and Sentencing This is a felony and a crime of violence. Whoever commits an aggravated battery shall be fined not more than Five Thousand Dollars, imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than 10 years, or both. At [...]
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 [...]