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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
New Orleans Kidnapping Lawyer If you need legal assistance with a kidnapping matter, contact our law firm today. Interference with the Custody of a Child Interference with the custody of a child is the intentional taking, enticing, or decoying away of a minor child by a parent not having a right of custody, with [...]
New Orleans Prostitution Defense Attorney If you have been arrested for prostitution in New Orleans, go to our prostitution defense page for more information. Below is a comprehensive list of Louisiana prostitution Laws: What are the prostitution laws in Louisiana? By Legal Definition In Louisiana, Prostitution Is: (1) The practice by a person of [...]
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 [...]
In Louisiana, Criminal Mischief is a misdemeanor offense that can be prosecuted in both state or municipal court. If you are facing a criminal mischief charge, contact an experienced Misdemeanor Defense Attorney. Criminal Mischief Criminal mischief is the intentional performance of any of the following acts: (1) Tampering with any property of another, without [...]