What are Battery Laws Louisiana? Battery in New New Orleans is defined as the intentional use of force or violence upon the person of another; or the intentional administration of a poison or other noxious liquid or substance to another. Below we present an overview of the following Louisiana Battery offenses: Simple Battery Aggravated [...]
Battery of the Infirm is a battery committed against an infirm, disabled, or aged person who is incapable of consenting to the battery due to either of the following: (1) Advanced age. (2) Unsoundness of mind, stupor, abnormal condition of the mind, or other mental or developmental disability, regardless of the age of the [...]
Simple Battery Law Louisiana A simple battery in New Orleans is a battery committed without the consent of the victim. Injury is not required. Penalty Simple Battery Whoever commits a simple battery shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both. If you have been arrested [...]
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 [...]
Abuse and Neglect of Adults -- 14:403.2 Any person, who by law, is required to report the abuse or neglect of an adult and knowingly and willfully fails to so report shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than $500.00 or imprisoned for not more than [...]
Battery of a Police Officer -- La RS 14:34.2 Battery of a police officer is a battery committed without the consent of the victim when the offender has reasonable grounds to believe the victim is a police officer acting in the performance of his duty. For purposes of this Section, "police officer" shall include commissioned [...]
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Louisiana Sex Crime Defense Attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter, Esq. -- New Orleans Criminal Defense If you are being accused of a Sex Crime, it is imperative that you have a skilled, aggressive attorney by your side. Contact Elizabeth B. Carpenter Law for a consultation. Sexual Battery of the Infirm -- La RS 14:93.1 Sexual battery [...]