Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

Rs 14:35.3 in louisiana, is this a felony violation if no injury is sustained? la law definition of a felony is a crime that can get the death penalty or hard labor sentence??????


Asked on 8/28/10, 2:58 pm

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Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

14:35.3 is domestic abuse battery.This is the intentional use of force or violence committed by one household member against another household member. It is an enhanceable crime meaning ithe first and second offenses are misdemeanors and the third is a felony. A felony is any crime that carries a sentence of more than six months with or without hard labor,

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Answered on 9/02/10, 4:36 pm


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