Louisiana Home Invasion Law
The New Orleans the law for Home Invasion is found at La. R.S. 14:62.8. Home Invasion is defined as the unauthorized entering of any inhabited dwelling, or other structure belonging to another and used in whole or in part as a home or place of abode by a person, where a person is present, with the intent to use force or violence upon the person of another or to vandalize, deface, or damage the property of another.
Penalties for Home Invasion
Except as provided below, whoever commits the crime of home invasion shall be fined not more than $5,000 dollars and shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than 1 year nor more than 30 years.
Whoever commits the crime of home invasion while armed with a dangerous weapon shall be fined not more than $7,000 dollars and shall be imprisoned at hard labor for 1 to 30 years.
Whoever commits the crime of home invasion when, at the time of the unauthorized entering, there is present in the dwelling or structure any person who is under the age of twelve years, is sixty-five years of age or older, or who has a developmental disability as defined in La. Civil Code shall be fined not more than $10,000 dollars and shall be imprisoned at hard labor for 10 t0 25. At least 10 years of the sentence imposed shall be served without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.
Home Invasion is a Crime of Violence under the Louisiana Code.
Legal Representation
If you are facing any kind of Burglary charge in southern Louisiana, contact New Orleans Home Invasion attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter, Esq. We have the experience that you need to ensure that your rights are protected!
Disclaimer
Laws and policies can change at any time rendering the above information outdated or non-applicable. We strongly encourage you to look at City, Parish, and State statutes for the most recent laws and to consult a Louisiana licensed attorney.