Aggravated Assault with a Firearm Louisiana Aggravated assault with a firearm in New Orleans is an assault committed with a firearm as opposed to just a dangerous weapon. Definition "Firearm" is defined as an instrument used in the propulsion of shot, shell, or bullets by the action of gunpowder exploded within it. Penalty for [...]
What is Aggravated Assault in Louisiana Aggravated assault in New Orleans is an assault committed with a dangerous weapon. Of course, this includes assault with a weapon, such as a knife. However, Louisiana Law states that any object that could be used to inflict serious harm on another person is considered a dangerous weapon. [...]
What is assault in New Orleans? The definition of assault in Louisiana can be found at Louisiana Revised Statute 14:36. It states that Assault is an attempt to commit a battery, or the intentional placing of another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. Simple Assault Louisiana Simple assault is an assault committed without a [...]
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Aggravated Assault upon a Peace Officer with a Firearm -- La R.S. 14:37.2 Aggravated assault upon a peace officer with a firearm is an assault committed upon a peace officer who is acting in the course and scope of his duties with a firearm. Whoever commits an aggravated assault upon a peace officer [...]