In 2015, Louisiana lawmakers changed the name of Aggravated Rape, Forcible Rape and Simple Rape to First Degree Rape, Second Degree Rape and Third Degree Rape, respectively. The terms are interchangeably used herein. First Degree Rape First Degree Rape is a rape committed upon a person 65 years old or older or under the [...]
Molestation of a Juvenile Louisiana Law In New Orleans the statute for Molestation of a Juvenile or Person with Physical / Mental Disability is found at La R.S. 14:81.2 Molestation of a juvenile is the commission by anyone over the age 17 of any lewd or lascivious act upon the person or in the [...]
Louisiana Second Degree Sexual Battery Law The Louisiana legal definition for second degree sexual battery can be found under Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:43.1. It is the intentional engaging in any of the following acts with another person when the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury on the victim: (1) The touching of the anus [...]
Second Degree Rape Louisiana Second Degree Rape in New Orleans is defined as rape committed when the anal, oral, or vaginal sexual intercourse is deemed to be without the lawful consent of the victim because it is committed under any one or more of the following circumstances: (1) When the victim is prevented from [...]
In 2014, the Louisiana legislature repealed the statutes regarding Incest and renamed the offense Crimes Against Nature.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 [...]
Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile Attorney New Orleans Carnal Knowledge of Juvenile in Louisiana can be a Felony or a Misdemeanor Sex Crime. As far as clients are concerned, the most important difference between the 2 offenses is that a conviction of Misdemeanor Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile does not require Sex Offender Registration and is expungeable, whereas Felony Carnal [...]
Sexual Battery Lawyer New Orleans In Louisiana Sexual Battery is the intentional touching of the anus or genitals of another person using any instrumentality or any part of the body of the offender. This offense also encompasses the touching of the anus or genitals of the offender by the victim using any instrumentality or [...]
Prohibited Sexual Contact Educator Student The crime entitled "prohibited sexual contact between educator and student" can be found at La. R.S. 14:81.4 The statute makes it illegal for a teacher or educator: To have sexual intercourse with a person who is 17 years of age or older, but less than 21 years of age, where [...]
Questions About Human Trafficking and Sex Trafficking Louisiana What is Human Trafficking? The statute for Human Trafficking in Louisiana may be found at La.R.S. 14:46.2. Contrary to popular belief, under Louisiana law, Human Trafficking is not defined as sex slavery or forced prostitution. It seems as if, that is how human trafficking is always [...]
What is Louisiana Law for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles? The statute for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles can be found at La. R.S. 14:81. Indecent behavior with juveniles is the commission of any of the following acts with the intention of arousing or gratifying the sexual desires of either person: (1) Any lewd or lascivious [...]