Louisiana Revised Statute 14:95.10 creates gun restrictions and loss of gun rights (Second Amendment Rights) in Louisiana for anyone convicted of domestic abuse battery in the last 10 years. This includes misdemeanor convictions. This statute is also known as the Susan “Pixie” Gouaux Act. This offense is titled Possession of a firearm or carrying of [...]
In 2017, Louisiana law makers created criminal law La.R.S. 14:34.9 Battery of a Dating Partner defined as the intentional use of force or violence committed by one dating partner upon the person of another dating partner in Louisiana. "Dating partner" means any person who is involved or has been involved in a sexual 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" [...]
Unfortunately, Domestic Violence is a problem in our society. Millions of women and men are seriously injured or killed because of domestic abuse every year -- this includes girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses, dating partners, and domestic partners. The abuse can be physical, emotional, spiritual or mental. Make no mistake, a Domestic Violence is not to [...]
Communication between offender and victim prohibited - La. R.S. 46:1846 A person who has been charged by bill of information or indictment with any crime of violence or any offense, that is a felony, committed upon a family member, household member, or dating partner or any immediate family member of such person, is prohibited [...]
DOMESTIC ABUSE LAW LOUISIANA Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault -- La. R.S. 14:37.7 Domestic abuse aggravated assault is an assault with a dangerous weapon committed by one household member upon another household member. For purposes of this Section, "household member" means any person of the opposite sex presently living in the [...]
Violation of Protective Orders The law pertaining to a violation of a Protective Order can be found at Louisiana Revised Statute 14:79. Legal Definition Violation of protective orders is the willful disobedience of a preliminary or permanent injunction or protective order, after a contradictory court hearing, or the willful disobedience of a [...]