Aggravated Rape - Louisiana Sexual Assault Laws

In Louisiana, the criminal charge of Aggravated Rape is classified as a Felony.

Aggravated Rape Crime & Punishment in Louisiana :

The Louisiana code § 14:42 defines one degrees of the crime aggravated rape, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Aggravated Rape - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony	A person commits the crime of aggravated rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex with another without that person’s consent when the victim is under age 13. A person commits the crime of aggravated rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex with another without that person’s consent when the defendant uses force to overcome the victim’s resistance. A person commits the crime of aggravated rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex with another without that person’s consent when the victim is prevented from resisting by threats of great bodily harm. A person commits the crime of aggravated rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex with another without that person’s consent when the victim is prevented from resisting because the defendant is armed with a dangerous weapon. A person commits the crime of aggravated rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex with another without that person’s consent when the victim is age 65 or older. A person commits the crime of aggravated rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex with another without that person’s consent when the victim is quadriplegic, paraplegic, or mentally retarded. A person commits the crime of aggravated rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex with another without that person’s consent when two or more defendants participate in the crime.	Death or life imprisonment Life in prison without parole

Aggravated Rape defined in other states :

Aggravated Rape is a charge in a total of one other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Tennessee	Class A felony	Maximum of 60 years in prison and a maximum fine $50,000

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