Title 14, Criminal Law
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La. Rev. Stat. § 14:390.2 Acts prohibited
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§390.2. Acts prohibited It shall be a felony for any person to knowingly, willfully and intentionally deliver, distribute, disseminate or store communist propaganda in the state of Louisiana except under the specific exemptions hereinafter provided. Added by Acts 1962, No. 245, §…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:390.3 Legitimate procurement of contraband
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§390.3. Legitimate procurement of contraband Bona fide students of foreign languages, foreign affairs, or foreign political systems, other interested individuals, and also bona fide officially accredited educational institutions may obtain communist propaganda and have the same l…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:390.4 Venue
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§390.4. Venue Violations of R.S. 14:390 through 390.8 are considered to take place at the location where the prohibited contraband material is found, either stored in bulk or placed in the hands of the ultimate user. Added by Acts 1962, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:390.5 Warehousing and storage
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§390.5. Warehousing and storage It is the duty of the sheriffs of the respective parishes, upon the finding of any bulk storage of any communist propaganda, to enter upon the premises where the material is found, clear the premises of all human occupants, and padlock the premises…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:390.6 Destruction of contraband
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§390.6. Destruction of contraband All communist propaganda discovered in the state of Louisiana in violation of R.S. 14:390 through 390.8 shall be seized and after proper identification and upon summary order of the district court of proper jurisdiction, destroyed, unless needed …
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:390.7 Penalties
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§390.7. Penalties Any person who violates any of the provisions of R.S. 14:390 through 390.6 shall be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned at hard labor for not more than six years, or both. Added by Acts 1962, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:390.8 Short title
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§390.8. Short title R.S. 14:390 through 390.7 may be cited as the "Communist Propaganda Control Law." Added by Acts 1962, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:4 Conduct made criminal under several articles; how prosecuted
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§4. Conduct made criminal under several articles; how prosecuted Prosecution may proceed under either provision, in the discretion of the district attorney, whenever an offender's conduct is: (1) Criminal according to a general article of this Code or Section of this Chapter of t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40 Intimidation by officers
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§40. Intimidation by officers A. Intimidation by officers is the intentional use, by any police officer or other person charged with the custody of parties accused of a crime or violation of a municipal ordinance, of threats, violence, or any means of inhuman treatment designed t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.1 Terrorizing; menacing
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§40.1. Terrorizing; menacing A.(1) Terrorizing is the intentional communication of information that the commission of a crime of violence is imminent or in progress or that a circumstance dangerous to human life exists or is about to exist, with the intent of causing members of t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.2 Stalking
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§40.2. Stalking A. Stalking is 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 intentional and repeated uninvited presence …
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.3 Cyberstalking
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§40.3. Cyberstalking A. For the purposes of this Section, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) "Electronic communication" means any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, or intelligence of any nature, transmitted in whole or in part by w…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.4 Burning cross on property of another or public place; intent to intimidate
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§40.4. Burning cross on property of another or public place; intent to intimidate A. It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons to burn, or cause to be burned, a cross on the property of another, a highway, or other public …
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.5 Public display of a noose on property of another or public place; intent to intimidate
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§40.5. Public display of a noose on property of another or public place; intent to intimidate A. It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent to intimidate any person or group of persons, to etch, paint, draw, or otherwise place or display a hangman's noose on the propert…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.6 Unlawful disruption of the operation of a school; penalties
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§40.6. Unlawful disruption of the operation of a school; penalties A. Unlawful disruption of the operation of a school is the commission of any of the following acts by a person, who is not authorized to be on school premises, which would foreseeably cause any of the following: (…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.7 Cyberbullying
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§40.7. Cyberbullying A. Cyberbullying is the transmission of any electronic textual, visual, written, or oral communication with the malicious and willful intent to coerce, abuse, torment, or intimidate a person under the age of eighteen. B. For purposes of this Section: (1) "Cab…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.8 Criminal hazing
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§40.8. Criminal hazing A.(1) Except as provided by Subsection D of this Section, it shall be unlawful for any person to commit an act of hazing. (2)(a) Except as provided by Subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph, any person who commits an act of hazing shall be either fined up to on…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.9 Unlawful disruption of the operation of a healthcare facility
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§40.9. Unlawful disruption of the operation of a healthcare facility A. Unlawful disruption of the operation of a healthcare facility is the intentional communication of information that the commission of a crime of violence is imminent or in progress, or that a circumstance dang…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:401 Demonstrations in or near building housing a court or occupied as residence by judge, juror, witness, or court officer
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§401. Demonstrations in or near building housing a court or occupied as residence by judge, juror, witness, or court officer A. Whoever, with the intent of interfering with, obstructing, or impeding the administration of justice, or with the intent of influencing any judge, juror…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:402 Contraband defined; certain activities regarding contraband in correctional facilities
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§402. Contraband defined; certain activities regarding contraband in correctional facilities prohibited; penalty; disposition of seized contraband A. No person shall introduce or attempt to introduce contraband into or upon the grounds of any correctional facility. B. No person s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:402.1 Taking of contraband to hospitals unlawful; penalty
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§402.1. Taking of contraband to hospitals unlawful; penalty A. It shall be unlawful for any person to introduce or attempt to introduce into or upon the grounds or buildings of any hospital or related facility, except through regular channels as authorized by the administrator of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403 Abuse of children; reports; waiver of privilege
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§403. Abuse of children; reports; waiver of privilege A.(1)(a) Any person who, pursuant to Children's Code Article 609(A), is required to report the abuse or neglect of a child and knowingly and willfully fails to so report shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imp…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.1 Substance abuse in schools; definitions; confidential reports; immunity; penalty
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§403.1. Substance abuse in schools; definitions; confidential reports; immunity; penalty A. The purpose of this Section is to protect teachers, administrators, school support personnel, and employees of the public school systems of this state from liability for damages as a resul…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.10 Drug-related overdoses; medical assistance; immunity from prosecution
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§403.10. Drug-related overdoses; medical assistance; immunity from prosecution A.(1) A person acting in good faith who seeks medical assistance for an individual experiencing a drug-related overdose may not be charged, prosecuted, or penalized for possession or use of a controlle…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.11 Administration of opiate antagonists; immunity
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§403.11. Administration of opiate antagonists; immunity A. First responders shall have the authority to administer, without prescription, opiate antagonists when encountering an individual exhibiting signs of an opiate overdose. B. For the purposes of this Section, a first respon…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.2 Abuse and neglect of adults
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§403.2. Abuse and neglect of adults A. Any person, who under R.S. 15:1504(A), 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 five hundred dolla…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.3 Reports of missing children; procedures; false reports or communications; penalties
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§403.3. Reports of missing children; procedures; false reports or communications; penalties A.(1) Any state or local law enforcement agency receiving a report of a missing child or the recovery of a missing child and having reasonable grounds to believe the report is accurate sha…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.4 Burn injuries and wounds; reports; registry; immunity; penalties
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§403.4. Burn injuries and wounds; reports; registry; immunity; penalties A. The purpose of this Section is to combat arson through the rapid identification and apprehension of suspected arsonists who may suffer burn injuries during the commission of their crimes. It is the furthe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.5 Gunshot wounds; mandatory reporting
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§403.5. Gunshot wounds; mandatory reporting A. The purpose of this Section is to aid law enforcement in combating violent crime through the rapid identification and reporting of all gunshot wounds or injuries treated by any medical professionals, practitioners, or associated pers…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.6 Reporting of neglect or abuse of animals
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§403.6. Reporting of neglect or abuse of animals A. Any state or local law enforcement officer, or any employee of government or of a government contractor who in his professional capacity routinely investigates alleged abuse or neglect or sexual abuse of a child, or abuse or neg…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.7 Failure to report a missing child
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§403.7. Failure to report a missing child A.(1) A child's caretaker shall report to an appropriate authority that a child is missing within two hours of the expiration of the period provided for in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection. (2) For purposes of this Subsection, there shall…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.8 Failure to report the death of a child
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§403.8. Failure to report the death of a child A. It shall be unlawful for a child's caretaker to fail to report to an appropriate authority the death of a child that occurs while the child is in the physical custody of the caretaker, within one hour of the caretaker's discovery …
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:403.9 Alcohol consumption; emergency assistance and cooperation; immunity
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§403.9. Alcohol consumption; emergency assistance and cooperation; immunity A. A peace officer shall not take a person into custody based solely on the commission of an offense involving alcohol described in Subsection B of this Section if the peace officer, after making a reason…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:404 Self-mutilation by a prisoner
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§404. Self-mutilation by a prisoner A. Self-mutilation by a prisoner is the intentional infliction of injuries to himself by a prisoner incarcerated in any state penitentiary or any local penal or correctional institution or while in the lawful custody of a peace officer, or the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:405 Unlawful establishment of accounts on Internet-based social networking websites by inmates
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§405. Unlawful establishment of accounts on Internet-based social networking websites by inmates A. It shall be unlawful for any offender who is incarcerated and who is sentenced to the legal custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to establish or maintain an a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:41 Rape; defined
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§41. Rape; defined A. Rape is the act of anal, oral, or vaginal sexual intercourse with a male or female person committed without the person's lawful consent. B. Emission is not necessary, and any sexual penetration, when the rape involves vaginal or anal intercourse, whether the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:41.1 Consent; victim in police custody
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§41.1. Consent; victim in police custody For purposes of this Subpart, a person is deemed incapable of consent when the person is under arrest or otherwise in the actual custody of a police officer or other law enforcement official and the offender is a police officer or other la…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:42 First degree rape
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§42. First degree rape A. First degree rape is a rape committed upon a person sixty-five years of age or older or where the anal, oral, or vaginal sexual intercourse is deemed to be without lawful consent of the victim because it is committed under any one or more of the followin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:42.1 Second degree rape
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§42.1. Second degree rape A. Second degree rape is 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 preve…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:43 Third degree rape
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§43. Third degree rape A. Third degree rape is a rape committed when the anal, oral, or vaginal sexual intercourse is deemed to be without the lawful consent of a victim because it is committed under any one or more of the following circumstances: (1) When the victim is incapable…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:43.1 Sexual battery
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§43.1. Sexual battery A. Sexual battery is the intentional touching of the anus or genitals of the victim by the offender using any instrumentality or any part of the body of the offender, directly or through clothing, or the touching of the anus or genitals of the offender by th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:43.1.1 Misdemeanor sexual battery
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§43.1.1. Misdemeanor sexual battery A. Misdemeanor sexual battery is the intentional touching of the breasts or buttocks of the victim by the offender using any instrumentality or any part of the body of the offender, directly or through clothing, or the intentional touching of t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:43.2 Second degree sexual battery
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§43.2. Second degree sexual battery A. Second degree sexual battery 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 or genitals of the victim by…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:43.3 Oral sexual battery
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§43.3. Oral sexual battery A. Oral sexual battery is the intentional touching of the anus or genitals of the victim by the offender using the mouth or tongue of the offender, or the touching of the anus or genitals of the offender by the victim using the mouth or tongue of the vi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:43.4 Female genital mutilation
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§43.4. Female genital mutilation A. A person is guilty of female genital mutilation when any of the following occur: (1) The person knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates the whole or any part of the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of a female minor. (2) The paren…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:43.5 Intentional exposure to HIV
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§43.5. Intentional exposure to HIV A. No person shall intentionally expose another to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through sexual contact without the knowing and lawful consent of the victim, if at the time of the exposure the infected person knew he was HIV positive. B…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:43.6 Administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to certain sex offenders
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§43.6. Administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to certain sex offenders A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, upon a first conviction of R.S. 14:42 (aggravated or first degree rape), R.S. 14:42.1 (forcible or second degree rape), R.S. 14:43.1(…
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:43.7 Administration of surgical castration for certain sex offenders; failure to comply with
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§43.7. Administration of surgical castration for certain sex offenders; failure to comply with court order A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, upon conviction of any sex offense as defined in R.S. 15:541 that is also an aggravated offense as defined in …
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:44 Aggravated kidnapping
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§44. Aggravated kidnapping Aggravated kidnapping is the doing of any of the following acts with the intent thereby to force the victim, or some other person, to give up anything of apparent present or prospective value, or to grant any advantage or immunity, in order to secure a …
La. Rev. Stat. § 14:44.1 Second degree kidnapping
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§44.1. Second degree kidnapping A. Second degree kidnapping is the doing of any of the acts listed in Subsection B of this Section wherein the victim is any of the following: (1) Used as a shield or hostage. (2) Used to facilitate the commission of a felony or the flight after an…