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State law — Louisiana
Offences by family
Against the person
Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Aggravated battery (R.S. 14:34) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Battery with a dangerous weapon. At least 1 year without benefit if the offender knew or should have known the victim is an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a disabled veteran and the battery was because of that status.
Second degree battery (R.S. 14:34.1) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 8 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $2,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
Battery intentionally inflicting serious bodily injury. At least 18 months without benefit in the same military/disabled-veteran circumstance. Not applicable to a consenting medical provider.
Aggravated assault (R.S. 14:37) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $1,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
Assault with a dangerous weapon.
Aggravated assault upon a store's or merchant's employee while engaged in perpetration or attempted perpetration of theft of goods Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 120 days–6 months without benefit of suspension
- Fine
- Up to $1,000
R.S. 14:37.
Aggravated assault (R.S. 14:37) carries a misdemeanour-level penalty despite the 'aggravated' label.
Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Simple assault (R.S. 14:38) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 90 days
- Fine
- Up to $200 (fine and/or imprisonment)
Assault without a dangerous weapon.
Simple battery (R.S. 14:35) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $1,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
Battery without the victim's consent.
Assault is defined in R.S. 14:36 (attempt to commit a battery, or intentional placing of another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery) — definition only, no penalty.
Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Domestic abuse battery (R.S. 14:35.3), 1st conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 30 days–6 months (at least 48 hours without benefit)
- Fine
- $300–$1,000
Intentional use of force or violence by one household member or family member upon another.
Domestic abuse battery, 2nd conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 60 days–1 year, with or without hard labor (at least 14 days without benefit)
- Fine
- $750–$1,000
Offender must complete a court-monitored domestic abuse intervention program.
Domestic abuse battery, 3rd conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years, with or without hard labor (first year without benefit)
- Fine
- $2,000
R.S. 14:35.3(E).
Domestic abuse battery, 4th or subsequent conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years at hard labor (first 3 years without benefit)
- Fine
- $5,000
R.S. 14:35.3(F).
Domestic abuse battery, minor child 13 or younger present (Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment Law) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional up to 3 years at hard labor, in addition to the base sentence
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 14:35.3(I).
Domestic abuse battery, victim pregnant and offender knows Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional up to 3 years at hard labor
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 14:35.3(K).
Domestic abuse battery, strangulation Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional up to 3 years at hard labor
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
Strangulation means intentionally impeding normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth (R.S. 14:35.3(B)(7)).
Domestic abuse battery, strangulation resulting in serious bodily injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional 5–50 years at hard labor without benefit
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 14:35.3(L)(2).
Domestic abuse battery, burning Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional up to 3 years at hard labor
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 14:35.3(M)(1).
Domestic abuse battery, burning resulting in serious bodily injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional 5–50 years at hard labor without benefit (crime of violence)
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 14:35.3(M)(2).
Domestic abuse battery, intentional infliction of serious bodily injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional up to 8 years at hard labor
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 14:35.3(N).
Domestic abuse battery, committed with a dangerous weapon Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional up to 10 years at hard labor
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 14:35.3(O).
Domestic abuse battery, dangerous weapon and intentional infliction of serious bodily injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional up to 15 years at hard labor
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 14:35.3(P).
Battery of a dating partner (R.S. 14:34.9), 1st conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 30 days–6 months (at least 48 hours without benefit)
- Fine
- $300–$1,000
Intentional use of force or violence by one dating partner upon another. 'Dating partner' means a person involved or formerly involved in a sexual or intimate relationship with the offender characterised by the expectation of affectionate involvement independent of financial considerations; casual relationships and ordinary business or social associations are excluded.
Battery of a dating partner, 2nd conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 60 days–1 year, with or without hard labor (at least 14 days without benefit)
- Fine
- $750–$1,000
Offender must complete a court-monitored domestic abuse intervention program.
Battery of a dating partner, 3rd conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years, with or without hard labor (first year without benefit)
- Fine
- $2,000
R.S. 14:34.9(E).
Battery of a dating partner, 4th or subsequent conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years at hard labor (first 3 years without benefit)
- Fine
- $5,000
R.S. 14:34.9(F).
Battery of a dating partner, child 13 or younger present, pregnant victim, strangulation, burning, serious bodily injury, or dangerous weapon Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Same additional terms as domestic abuse battery (R.S. 14:35.3(I)–(P))
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 14:34.9(I)–(P) mirror the R.S. 14:35.3 enhancements.
Domestic abuse aggravated assault (R.S. 14:37.7) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
Assault with a dangerous weapon committed by one household member or family member upon another.
Domestic abuse aggravated assault, minor child 13 or younger present (Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault Child Endangerment Law) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–5 years at hard labor (mandatory minimum 2 years without benefit)
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 14:37.7(D).
First and second offence probation conditions: court-monitored domestic abuse intervention program (at least 26 in-person sessions over at least 26 weeks) plus 4 days jail (1st) or 30 days jail (2nd), or 8 eight-hour days (1st) or 30 eight-hour days (2nd) of court-approved community service; no firearm possession throughout the entirety of the sentence. Prior convictions: 10-year lookback from completion of sentence, probation, parole, or suspension (excluding time incarcerated); out-of-state equivalents count. Fourth or subsequent offenders who previously received the benefit of suspension, probation, or parole as a fourth or subsequent offender: no part of the sentence with benefit, and no portion concurrent with the remaining balance of any prior sentence. Any crime of violence by one household member against another is designated an act of domestic abuse (R.S. 14:35.3(J)); any felony crime of violence by one dating partner against another is designated an act of domestic abuse (R.S. 14:34.9(J)).
Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Manslaughter (R.S. 14:31) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 40 years at hard labor
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:31.
Manslaughter, victim under 10 years of age Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–40 years at hard labor without benefit of probation or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:31.
Negligent homicide (R.S. 14:32) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Killing by criminal negligence, or killing by a dog or other animal where the owner is reckless and criminally negligent in confining or restraining the animal.
Negligent homicide, victim under 10 years of age Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–10 years at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:32.
Vehicular homicide (R.S. 14:32.1) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–30 years, with or without hard labor (at least 3 years without benefit)
- Fine
- $2,000–$15,000
Killing proximately or directly caused by operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other conveyance while impaired by alcohol, BAC 0.08 or higher, impaired by drug(s) or alcohol plus drugs, impaired by alcohol, or with any detectable amount of a Schedule I–IV substance or metabolite not medically ordered or prescribed, where the condition was a contributing factor. Court must require a substance abuse program; may require a driver improvement program.
Vehicular homicide, BAC 0.15 or higher, or prior R.S. 14:98 conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–30 years (at least 5 years without benefit)
- Fine
- $2,000–$15,000
Sentenced as a crime of violence if BAC exceeds 0.20. If 2 or more deaths occur, a separate consecutive sentence applies per victim, including an unborn child.
Manslaughter includes homicide in sudden passion or heat of blood from sufficient provocation (not if the blood had cooled); homicide without intent to cause death or great bodily harm during perpetration or attempt of any felony not enumerated in Art. 30/30.1 or any intentional misdemeanour directly affecting the person, or resisting lawful arrest by non-inherently-dangerous means; homicide during or attempted during any crime of violence (R.S. 14:2(B)) as part of a continuous sequence where death or great bodily harm was foreseeable (regardless of who performed the fatal act); and death significantly contributed to by unlawful distribution or dispensing of a Schedule I–V substance (including via an intermediary). Negligent homicide: the court must state reasons orally and in writing if not imposing imprisonment where the fatality involved a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other conveyance and the offender's BAC contributed.
Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
First degree murder (R.S. 14:30), district attorney seeks a capital verdict Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Death or life imprisonment at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension (per jury, C.Cr.P. Art. 782)
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:30.
First degree murder (R.S. 14:30), district attorney does not seek a capital verdict Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Life imprisonment at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:30.
Second degree murder (R.S. 14:30.1) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Life imprisonment at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
Killing with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; felony murder during enumerated felonies; or death directly caused by unlawful distribution or dispensing of a Schedule I–V substance.
First degree murder covers killings with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm during enumerated felonies (aggravated kidnapping, second degree kidnapping, aggravated escape, aggravated arson, aggravated or first degree rape, forcible or second degree rape, aggravated burglary, armed robbery, assault by drive-by shooting, first or second degree robbery, simple robbery, terrorism, cruelty to juveniles, second degree cruelty to juveniles, cruelty to elderly persons or persons with infirmities), against protected victims (fireman, peace officer, crime-lab employee, correctional facility employee, taxicab driver on duty, witness or immediate family member of a witness), multiple victims, for hire, victim under 12 or 65 or older, during distribution, exchange, sale, or purchase (or attempt) of a Schedule I–V controlled dangerous substance, in violation of a served no-contact order, or with a prior specific-intent killing. Second degree murder includes felony murder during enumerated felonies and death directly caused by unlawful distribution or dispensing of a Schedule I–V substance (including via an intermediary distributor).
Sexual offences
Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
First degree rape (R.S. 14:42) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Life imprisonment at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
Rape upon a person 65 or older, or intercourse deemed without lawful consent because of force, threats of great and immediate bodily harm, dangerous weapon, victim under 13, two or more offenders participating, victim with a disability, or commission during a burglary offence.
First degree rape, victim under 13, district attorney seeks a capital verdict Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Death or life imprisonment at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension (per jury, C.Cr.P. Art. 782)
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:42(D)(2)(a).
Second degree rape (R.S. 14:42.1) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–40 years at hard labor, without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
Intercourse without lawful consent because the victim is prevented from resisting by force or threats of physical violence, by stupor or abnormal condition of mind produced by a narcotic or anaesthetic agent administered by the offender without the victim's knowledge, or because the victim is 13 to under 17 and the age difference is 3 years or more.
Third degree rape (R.S. 14:43) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 25 years at hard labor, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
Intercourse without lawful consent because the victim is incapable of resisting or understanding the nature of the act by reason of stupor or abnormal condition of mind, unsoundness of mind, belief induced by artifice that the offender is someone known to the victim, or without the victim's consent.
Sexual battery (R.S. 14:43.1) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 10 years, with or without hard labor, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
Intentional touching of the anus or genitals of the victim (or of the offender by the victim) without consent, or victim under 15 and at least 3 years younger than the offender, or offender 17 or older with a disabled or 65-or-older victim.
Sexual battery, victim under 13 and offender 17 or older Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 25–99 years at hard labor (at least 25 years without benefit)
- Fine
- No fine stated
Lifetime electronic monitoring by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections after completion of imprisonment (R.S. 14:43.1(C)(4)).
Sexual battery, offender 17 or older, victim with paraplegia, quadriplegia, other physical disability, unsoundness of mind, or 65 or older Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 25–99 years at hard labor (at least 25 years without benefit)
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:43.1(C)(3); lifetime electronic monitoring after imprisonment.
Second degree sexual battery (R.S. 14:43.2) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 15 years, with or without hard labor, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
Intentional touching of the anus or genitals where the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury.
Second degree sexual battery, victim under 13 and offender 17 or older Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 25–99 years at hard labor (at least 25 years without benefit)
- Fine
- No fine stated
Lifetime electronic monitoring after imprisonment (R.S. 14:43.2(D)).
Second degree sexual battery, offender 17 or older, victim with paraplegia, quadriplegia, other physical disability, unsoundness of mind, or 65 or older Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 25–99 years at hard labor (at least 25 years without benefit)
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:43.2(C)(3); lifetime electronic monitoring after imprisonment.
Property
Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Aggravated burglary (R.S. 14:60) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–30 years at hard labor
- Fine
- No fine stated
Unauthorised entering of an inhabited dwelling, or any structure, watercraft, or movable where a person is present, with intent to commit a felony or any theft, while armed with a dangerous weapon, arming after entering, or committing a battery while in, entering, or leaving.
Simple burglary (R.S. 14:62) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 12 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $2,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Unauthorised entering of any dwelling, vehicle, watercraft, other structure, movable, immovable, or cemetery with intent to commit a felony or any theft (other than R.S. 14:60), or unauthorised entering of any dwelling or other structure with intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner, lessee, or tenant of full use or to assert ownership or use.
Simple burglary, armed with a firearm (or arming after entering) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 3–12 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:62.
Simple burglary, multiple burglaries as part of a continuous sequence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–12 years, with or without hard labor (at least 1 year without benefit of probation or suspension)
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:62.
Home invasion (R.S. 14:62.8) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–30 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000 (fine plus imprisonment)
Unauthorised entering of an inhabited dwelling or other structure used as a home or abode where a person is present, with intent to use force or violence on another or to vandalise, deface, or damage property.
R.S. 14:62.1 (simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling) was REPEALED by Acts 2017, No. 281, §3 and is not included as a live tier.
Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Armed robbery (R.S. 14:64) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–99 years at hard labor, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
Taking anything of value from the person or immediate control of another by force or intimidation while armed with a dangerous weapon.
First degree robbery (R.S. 14:64.1) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 3–40 years at hard labor, without benefit
- Fine
- No fine stated
Taking by force or intimidation when the offender leads the victim to reasonably believe he is armed with a dangerous weapon.
Second degree robbery (R.S. 14:64.4) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 3–40 years at hard labor
- Fine
- No fine stated
Taking when the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury, or taking (or recruiting another to take) from a retail establishment in concert with 3 or more individuals to overwhelm response, avoid detection, or create a belief that no one would intercede from fear.
Second degree robbery, 2nd or subsequent conviction within 10 years Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–40 years at hard labor
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:64.4.
Second degree robbery, with a firearm Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional 5 years consecutive without benefit, in addition to the base sentence
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 14:64.4.
Simple robbery (R.S. 14:65) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 7 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $3,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Taking by force or intimidation but not armed with a dangerous weapon.
Theft Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Theft, value $25,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 20 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $50,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
R.S. 14:67(B)(1).
Theft, value $5,000 to under $25,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
R.S. 14:67(B)(2).
Theft, value $1,000 to under $5,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $3,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
R.S. 14:67(B)(3).
Theft, value under $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $1,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
R.S. 14:67(B)(4)(a).
Theft, value under $1,000, with 2 or more prior theft convictions Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 2 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $2,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
R.S. 14:67(B)(4)(b)(i).
Theft, value under $1,000, of a package delivered to an inhabited dwelling owned by another Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 2 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $2,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
R.S. 14:67(B)(4)(b)(ii).
Assault upon a store's or merchant's employee acting in the course and scope of employment during the commission or attempted commission of theft: at least 15 days of the sentence must be served without benefit of probation or suspension (R.S. 14:67(C)). Aggregation across distinct acts determines the grade (R.S. 14:67(D)). Merchant-goods intent inference rules (concealment, price-mark alteration, container transfer, register manipulation, price-mark removal) are in R.S. 14:67(E).
Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Simple criminal damage to property (R.S. 14:56), damage under $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $1,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Intentional damaging of any property of another, without the owner's consent, by any means other than fire or explosion. Includes intentional damaging of a dwelling, house, apartment, or other structure used as a home, residence, or place of abode by a person who leased or rented the property.
Simple criminal damage to property, damage $1,000 to under $50,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 2 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $1,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
R.S. 14:56(B)(2).
Simple criminal damage to property, damage $50,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
R.S. 14:56(B)(3).
Aggravated criminal damage to property (R.S. 14:55) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–15 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Intentional damaging of any structure, watercraft, or movable, wherein it is foreseeable that human life might be endangered, by any means other than fire or explosion.
Institutional vandalism (R.S. 14:225), damage under $500 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $500 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Knowingly vandalising, defacing, or otherwise damaging a church, synagogue, or other religious building; a cemetery, mortuary, or burial/memorial facility; a school, educational facility, or community center; adjacent grounds; personal property in such places; or a building owned by the United States, the state, or a political subdivision.
Institutional vandalism, damage $500 to under $50,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 2 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $1,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
R.S. 14:225(B)(2).
Institutional vandalism, damage $50,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
R.S. 14:225(B)(3).
Simple criminal damage excludes damage by fire or explosion (arson). Full restitution may be ordered under R.S. 14:56 (periodic payment plan if indigent). Aggregate damage across distinct acts in a continuous sequence determines the grade (R.S. 14:56(C)). R.S. 14:56.1 (criminal damage by defacing with graffiti) was REPEALED by Acts 2017, No. 281, §3. Institutional vandalism damage includes the cost of repair or replacement (R.S. 14:225(C)).
Fraud & financial
Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Forgery (R.S. 14:72) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
Forging with intent to defraud any signature or part of any writing purporting to have legal efficacy; issuing, transferring, or possessing with intent to defraud a known forged writing.
Identity theft (R.S. 14:67.16), value $1,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
Intentional use, possession, transfer, or attempted use, with fraudulent intent, of another's personal identifying information to obtain, possess, or transfer credit, money, goods, services, or anything of value without authorisation or consent.
Identity theft, value $1,000 or more, victim 60 or older or person with a disability, or victim under 17 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 3–10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- No fine stated in tier
R.S. 14:67.16.
Identity theft, value $500 to under $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
R.S. 14:67.16.
Identity theft, value $500 to under $1,000, protected victim (60 or older, person with a disability, or under 17) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- No fine stated in tier
R.S. 14:67.16.
Identity theft, value $300 to under $500 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 3 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $3,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
R.S. 14:67.16.
Identity theft, value $300 to under $500, protected victim (60 or older, person with a disability, or under 17) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–3 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- No fine stated in tier
R.S. 14:67.16.
Identity theft, value under $300 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $500 (fine and/or imprisonment)
R.S. 14:67.16.
Identity theft, value under $300, protected victim (60 or older, person with a disability, or under 17) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–1 year
- Fine
- No fine stated in tier
R.S. 14:67.16.
Identity theft, 3rd or subsequent conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $20,000 (fine and/or imprisonment)
R.S. 14:67.16.
Full restitution is mandatory for identity theft (periodic payment plan if indigent). Aggregation across distinct acts determines the grade.
Drugs
Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Schedule I possession, under 2 g (general) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 2 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:966(C); aggregate weight.
Schedule I possession, 2 g to under 28 g (general) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:966(C); aggregate weight.
Schedule I possession, marijuana 14 g or less Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- No imprisonment (fine-only; summons in lieu of custodial arrest)
- Fine
- Up to $100
Indigency alternatives include instalment payments and community service.
Schedule I possession, marijuana over 14 g, 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months, parish jail
- Fine
- Up to $500
R.S. 40:966(C).
Schedule I possession, marijuana over 14 g, 2nd offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months, parish jail
- Fine
- Up to $1,000
R.S. 40:966(C).
Schedule I possession, marijuana over 14 g, 3rd offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 2 years
- Fine
- Up to $2,500
Probation condition: court-approved substance abuse program plus four 8-hour days of community service.
Schedule I possession, marijuana over 14 g, 4th or subsequent offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 8 years
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
Probation condition: court-approved substance abuse program plus four 8-hour days of community service.
Schedule I possession, marijuana — predicate-conviction rule Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- No imprisonment stated
- Fine
- No fine stated
A conviction under R.S. 40:966(C)(2)(a)/(b) is not used as a predicate if the person has no other marijuana-possession conviction for 2 years from completion of sentence, probation, parole, or suspension; applies only once per person (R.S. 40:966(C)(2)(c)).
Schedule I possession, synthetic cannabinoids, 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $500
R.S. 40:966(C).
Schedule I possession, synthetic cannabinoids, 2nd offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 5 years
- Fine
- $250–$2,000
R.S. 40:966(C).
Schedule I possession, synthetic cannabinoids, 3rd or subsequent offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 20 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:966(C).
Schedule I possession, heroin, under 2 g Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–4 years
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 40:966(C).
Schedule I possession, heroin, 2 g to under 28 g Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–10 years
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:966(C).
Schedule II possession, under 2 g (general) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 2 years
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:967(C); aggregate weight.
Schedule II possession, 2 g to under 28 g (general) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:967(C); aggregate weight.
Schedule II possession, PCP, under 28 g Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–20 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000 (fine or imprisonment or both)
R.S. 40:967(C).
Schedule II possession, fentanyl or carfentanil, under 2 g Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–4 years
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 40:967(C); probation may require a drug treatment program if a substance abuse disorder is found (R.S. 40:967(E)).
Schedule II possession, fentanyl or carfentanil, 2 g to under 28 g Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–10 years
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:967(C).
Schedule III possession Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:968(C).
Schedule IV possession, flunitrazepam Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:969(C).
Schedule IV possession, other Schedule IV substances Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:969(C).
Schedule V possession Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:970(C).
Possession at or above the distribution thresholds (2.5 lb marijuana/THC/synthetic cannabinoids; 28 g other Schedule I substances; 28 g Schedule II substances) is treated as a distribution violation (R.S. 40:966(D), 40:967(D)). Weights are aggregate weights. Medical marijuana program immunity (R.S. 40:1046) applies to participants in the state-sponsored program; possession of mifepristone or misoprostol by a pregnant woman for her own consumption is not a violation (R.S. 40:969(C)(2)).
Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Schedule I distribution / possession with intent to distribute, under 28 g (general) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:966(B); aggregate weight.
Schedule I distribution / possession with intent to distribute, 28 g or more (general) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–20 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:966(B); aggregate weight.
Schedule I distribution, marijuana / THC / synthetic cannabinoids, under 2.5 lb Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:966(B).
Schedule I distribution, marijuana / THC / synthetic cannabinoids, 2.5 lb or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–20 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:966(B).
Schedule I distribution, heroin, any amount Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–40 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:966(B).
Schedule I distribution, heroin, causing serious bodily injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–40 years at hard labor (crime of violence; at least 5 years without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension)
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:966(B).
Schedule I distribution, consumable hemp product Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years
- Fine
- Up to $50,000 (fine or imprisonment or both)
R.S. 40:966(B).
Schedule II distribution / possession with intent to distribute, under 28 g (general) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:967(B); aggregate weight.
Schedule II distribution / possession with intent to distribute, 28 g or more (general) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–20 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:967(B); aggregate weight.
Schedule II manufacture, methamphetamine / amphetamine Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years at hard labor (at least 10 years without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension)
- Fine
- Up to $500,000
R.S. 40:967(B).
Schedule II manufacture, methamphetamine / amphetamine, child 12 or younger present in home, mobile home, or inhabited dwelling Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years at hard labor (minimum 15 years without benefit — Child Endangerment Law)
- Fine
- Up to $500,000
R.S. 40:967(B).
Schedule II manufacture, cocaine / cocaine base / oxycodone / methadone Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years at hard labor (at least 10 years without benefit)
- Fine
- Up to $500,000
R.S. 40:967(B).
Schedule II distribution, fentanyl / carfentanil, under 28 g Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–40 years at hard labor (at least 5 years without benefit)
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:967(B).
Schedule II distribution, fentanyl / carfentanil, 28 g to under 250 g, 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 7–40 years at hard labor (at least 7 years without benefit)
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:967(B).
Schedule II distribution, fentanyl / carfentanil, 28 g to under 250 g, 2nd offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 30–40 years at hard labor (at least 10 years without benefit)
- Fine
- Up to $500,000
R.S. 40:967(B).
Schedule II distribution, fentanyl / carfentanil, 28 g to under 250 g, 3rd offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- At least 99 years at hard labor without benefit
- Fine
- Up to $500,000
R.S. 40:967(B).
Schedule II distribution, fentanyl / carfentanil, 250 g or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Life at hard labor (at least 25 years without benefit)
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 40:967(B).
Schedule II distribution, fentanyl / carfentanil, causing serious bodily injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Additional 5 years consecutive without benefit (Millie's Law), in addition to the base sentence
- Fine
- No additional fine stated
R.S. 40:967(B).
Schedule III distribution Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years
- Fine
- Up to $15,000
R.S. 40:968(B).
Schedule IV distribution, flunitrazepam Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–20 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $50,000
R.S. 40:969(B).
Schedule IV distribution, other Schedule IV substances Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years
- Fine
- Up to $15,000
R.S. 40:969(B).
Schedule V distribution Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
R.S. 40:970(B).
A person serving a life sentence for heroin production, manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute is eligible for parole consideration after at least 15 years of actual custody (R.S. 40:966(E)). Weights are aggregate weights.
Weapons
Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Illegal carrying of weapons (R.S. 14:95), 1st conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $500 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Intentional concealment of a firearm or other dangerous weapon on one's person; possession by an enemy alien; possession of burglar's tools/explosives with intent to commit a crime; possession or use of a dangerous weapon on a school campus during regular school hours or on a school bus; possession or use in a law enforcement office, detention facility, prison, jail, courthouse or courtroom, or the state capitol building.
Illegal carrying of weapons, with a firearm used in the commission of a crime of violence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–2 years, with or without hard labor (consecutive to the crime-of-violence sentence)
- Fine
- Up to $2,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
R.S. 14:95(B)(2).
Illegal carrying of weapons, 2nd conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:95(C).
Illegal carrying of weapons, 3rd or subsequent conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 10 years, with or without hard labor, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:95(D).
Firearm or dangerous weapon while committing or attempting a crime of violence, or while unlawfully possessing a controlled dangerous substance (except 14 g or less of marijuana), or during unlawful sale or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance (R.S. 14:95(E)) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension
- Fine
- Up to $10,000
R.S. 14:95(E).
Same, 2nd or subsequent conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 20–30 years at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:95(E).
Possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies (R.S. 14:95.1) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–20 years at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension
- Fine
- $1,000–$5,000
If committed while on probation or parole, the sentence runs consecutively with the remaining balance of any prior sentence (C.Cr.P. Art. 901).
Attempted violation of R.S. 14:95.1 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–7.5 years at hard labor
- Fine
- $1,000–$5,000
R.S. 14:95.1(B)(2).
Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities (R.S. 14:94), 1st conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 2 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $1,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Intentional or criminally negligent discharging of a firearm, or throwing, placing, or other use of any article, liquid, or substance, where it is foreseeable that death or great bodily harm to a human being may result.
Illegal use of weapons, 2nd or subsequent conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–7 years at hard labor without benefit of probation or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:94(C).
Illegal use of weapons, discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle on a public street or highway with intent to injure, harm, or frighten another human being Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years at hard labor without benefit of probation or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:94(E).
Illegal use of weapons, discharging a firearm while committing, attempting to commit, conspiring to commit, or soliciting, coercing, or intimidating another to commit a crime of violence or a Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law violation Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–20 years at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:94(F).
Illegal use of weapons, same, with a machine gun or a firearm equipped with a silencer or muffler Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 20–30 years at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:94(F).
Illegal use of weapons, 2nd or subsequent conviction under R.S. 14:94(F) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- At least 20 years at hard labor without benefit
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:94(F).
Illegal use of weapons, 2nd or subsequent conviction under R.S. 14:94(F) involving a machine gun or a firearm equipped with a silencer or muffler Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Life imprisonment without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension
- Fine
- No fine stated
R.S. 14:94(F).
Enhancement lapse: the enhanced penalties for second, third, and subsequent illegal carrying or illegal use convictions do not apply if more than 5 years have elapsed since the expiration of the maximum sentence(s) of the previous conviction(s) — the first-conviction penalty applies (R.S. 14:95(F)(2), 14:94(D)). R.S. 14:95.1 ten-year cleansing period: the prohibition does not apply to a person with no felony conviction (or not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity finding) for 10 years from completion of sentence, probation, parole, suspension, or discharge from a mental institution. If a R.S. 14:95.1 violation is committed during a crime of violence, or the defendant has a prior crime-of-violence conviction, it is designated a crime of violence (R.S. 14:95.1(D)). R.S. 14:95.1 applies to convictions for crimes of violence (felony), simple burglary, burglary of an inhabited dwelling, unauthorised entry of an inhabited dwelling, felony illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, manufacture or possession of a delayed action incendiary device, manufacture or possession of a bomb, possession of a firearm while in possession of or during the sale or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, any felony Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law violation, any sex offence (R.S. 15:541), and attempts to commit any of these.
Traffic & transport
DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
1st offence (R.S. 14:98.1) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10 days–6 months
- Fine
- $300–$1,000
Sentence not suspended unless probation with minimum conditions: 48 hours jail (unsuspended) or at least 32 hours community service (at least half litter abatement/collection), court-approved substance abuse program, court-approved driver improvement program, no driving for at least 6 months unless the vehicle has a functioning ignition interlock (R.S. 14:98.5(C), 32:378.2). Additional $25 fine to the Louisiana Emergency Response Network Fund (R.S. 40:2845).
1st offence, BAC 0.15 to under 0.20 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10 days–6 months (at least 48 hours without benefit, in addition to the base sentence; total 6 months or less including default imprisonment)
- Fine
- $300–$1,000
Licence suspended 2 years if BAC is 0.15 or higher.
1st offence, BAC 0.20 or higher Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10 days–6 months (at least 48 hours without benefit)
- Fine
- $750–$1,000
Ignition interlock mandatory during probation.
2nd offence (R.S. 14:98.2) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 30 days–6 months (at least 48 hours without benefit)
- Fine
- $750–$1,000
Remainder not suspended unless probation with: at least 15 days jail without benefit or 240 hours community service (at least half litter), substance abuse program, driver improvement program, ignition interlock for at least 6 months from conviction and during any licence suspension. Additional $50 fine to the LERN Fund.
2nd offence, BAC 0.15 to under 0.20 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 30 days–6 months (at least 96 hours without benefit)
- Fine
- $750–$1,000
Licence suspended 4 years if BAC is 0.15 or higher.
2nd offence, BAC 0.20 or higher Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 30 days–6 months (at least 96 hours without benefit)
- Fine
- $1,000
R.S. 14:98.2.
2nd offence, arrest within 1 year of 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- At least 30 days without benefit (within 30 days–6 months)
- Fine
- $750–$1,000 (plus $1,000 fine and licence/interlock provisions if BAC 0.20 or higher)
R.S. 14:98.2.
2nd offence where the 1st offence was vehicular homicide, 3rd-degree feticide, or 1st-degree vehicular negligent injuring Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years, with or without hard labor (at least 6 months without benefit)
- Fine
- $2,000
Mandatory minimum not servable on home incarceration except per R.S. 14:98.5(B)(1). Probation conditions: 240 hours community service, substance abuse program, driver improvement program, home incarceration 6 months to remainder of sentence.
3rd offence (R.S. 14:98.3) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years, with or without hard labor (at least 1 year without benefit)
- Fine
- $2,000
The 1-year mandatory period may be suspended if the offender is accepted into a drug division probation program (R.S. 13:5301 et seq.). Remainder may be suspended with supervised probation (5 years or less, at least the remainder), 240 hours community service, employment, driver improvement program, substance abuse evaluation/treatment (inpatient at least 4 weeks plus outpatient up to 12 months, or drug division program), home incarceration 6 months to remainder, ignition interlock until treatment and home incarceration complete. Additional $100 fine to the LERN Fund.
3rd offence, offender previously received benefit of parole, probation, or suspension on a 3rd or subsequent conviction, or previously participated in a drug division program, treatment, or home incarceration on a 3rd or subsequent conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–5 years (at least 2 years without benefit)
- Fine
- $2,000
R.S. 14:98.3(B).
4th or subsequent offence (R.S. 14:98.4) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years, with or without hard labor (2 years without benefit)
- Fine
- $5,000
The 2-year mandatory period may be suspended if the offender is accepted into a drug division program. Probation (if remainder suspended): 5 years supervised probation, 320 hours community service, employment, driver improvement program, substance abuse evaluation/treatment (inpatient at least 4 weeks plus outpatient up to 12 months, or drug division program), home incarceration for the remainder of probation, ignition interlock until treatment and home incarceration complete. Additional $250 fine to the LERN Fund.
4th or subsequent offence, offender previously participated in a drug division program on a 3rd or subsequent conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years (3 years without benefit, not suspendable via drug division)
- Fine
- $5,000
R.S. 14:98.4(A).
4th or subsequent offence, offender previously required to participate in treatment or home incarceration on a 3rd-offence conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years at hard labor (at least 3 years without benefit; mandatory portion not suspendable via drug division)
- Fine
- $5,000
R.S. 14:98.4(B).
4th or subsequent offence, offender previously received benefit of parole, probation, or suspension on a 4th or subsequent conviction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years at hard labor (no part with benefit; none concurrent with the remaining balance of any prior sentence)
- Fine
- $5,000
R.S. 14:98.4(C).
Offence (R.S. 14:98): operating any motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, vessel, or other conveyance while impaired by alcohol; BAC 0.08 or higher; or impaired by any other drug, a combination of drugs, or alcohol plus drugs. A valid driver's licence is not an element. Child Endangerment Law (R.S. 14:98(B)): a minor child 12 or younger as passenger means execution of the minimum mandatory sentence under R.S. 14:98.1–14:98.4 shall not be suspended. Prior-conviction counting (R.S. 14:98(C)): 10-year lookback (excluding time awaiting trial, under attachment for failure to appear, on probation or parole, or incarcerated); priors include vehicular homicide (R.S. 14:32.1), third degree feticide (R.S. 14:32.8), vehicular negligent injuring (R.S. 14:39.1), first degree vehicular negligent injuring (R.S. 14:39.2), and equivalent out-of-state laws or ordinances. Vehicle seizure and sale on a 3rd or subsequent conviction (R.S. 14:98(F)); home incarceration per R.S. 14:98.5 and C.Cr.P. Art. 894.2.
Cyber & digital
Cybercrime / hacking Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Offences against intellectual property (R.S. 14:73.2), damage or loss under $500 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $500 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Intentional destruction, insertion, or modification without consent of intellectual property, or disclosure, use, copying, taking, or accessing without consent of intellectual property. Does not apply to disclosure, use, copying, taking, or accessing by proper means.
Offences against intellectual property, damage or loss $500 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
R.S. 14:73.2(B)(2).
Offences against computer equipment or supplies (R.S. 14:73.3), damage or loss under $500 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $500 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Intentional modification or destruction, without consent, of computer equipment or supplies used or intended to be used in a computer, computer system, or computer network.
Offences against computer equipment or supplies, damage or loss $500 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
R.S. 14:73.3(B)(2).
Offences against computer users (R.S. 14:73.4), damage or loss under $500 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $500 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Intentional denial to an authorised user, without consent, of the full and effective use of or access to a computer, computer system, computer network, or computer services.
Offences against computer users, damage or loss $500 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
R.S. 14:73.4(B)(2).
Computer fraud (R.S. 14:73.5) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Accessing or causing to be accessed any computer, computer system, computer network, or part thereof with intent to defraud or to obtain money, property, or services by false or fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations, or through fraudulent alteration, deletion, or insertion of programs or data.
Computer tampering (R.S. 14:73.7), unauthorised access or copying Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 6 months
- Fine
- Up to $500 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
Knowingly and without the authorisation of the owner: accessing or causing to be accessed a computer or any part, program, or data within it; or copying or otherwise obtaining any program or data within it. Actions intentionally exceeding the limits of authorisation count as without authorisation.
Computer tampering, damaging, destroying, altering, deleting, or removing, or introducing harmful electronic information Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 5 years, with or without hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
R.S. 14:73.7(D).
Computer tampering, with intent to disrupt vital services or operations, or to cause death or great bodily harm Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 15 years at hard labor
- Fine
- Up to $10,000 (fine, imprisonment, or both)
R.S. 14:73.7(E). Vital services include law enforcement, fire protection, emergency services, health care, transportation, communications, drainage, sewerage, and utilities.
Offences against electronic mail service provider (R.S. 14:73.6) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- No imprisonment stated
- Fine
- Up to $5,000
Using a computer, network, or email service provider's computer services to transmit unsolicited bulk electronic mail in contravention of the provider's authority or policies; falsifying or forging email transmission or routing information; or selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to sell, give, or distribute software primarily designed for such falsification.