Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

In a sexual battery charge, does contact have to skin to skin? Or is a man in danger of being charged if he 'brushes up' against a woman?


Asked on 10/07/11, 3:01 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

It does not have to be skin to skin but there must be intent.

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Answered on 10/07/11, 5:18 pm
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

In Calcasieu Parish, if you breathe too closely to an accuser you can be charged.

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Answered on 10/07/11, 8:46 pm
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Touch means touch. Through the clothes, through a sheet or under water.

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Answered on 10/08/11, 12:25 pm


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