Molestation of a juvenile - Louisiana Sexual Assault Laws

In Louisiana, the criminal charge of Molestation of a juvenile is classified as a Statutory Felony.

Molestation of a juvenile Crime & Punishment in Louisiana :

The Louisiana code § 14:81.2 defines one degrees of the crime molestation of a juvenile, 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	Molestation of a juvenile - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony STATUTORY	If offender is educator of the juvenile. If victim is under 13. If offender commits incidents of molestation that recur during a period of time more than 1 year. If offender has control or supervision over juvenile.	Punishable by fine not more than $10000 and/or by imprisonment, with or without hard labor, for not less than 5 nor more than 40 years. Punishable by imprisonment at hard labor for not less than 25 nor more than 99 years Punishable by fine of not more than $10000 and/or by imprisonment, with or without hard labor, for not less than 5 nor more than 40 years Punishable by fine not more than $10000 and/or by imprisonment, with or without hard labor, for not less than 5 nor more than 20 years Punishable by fine not more than $5000 and/or by imprisonment with or without hard labor, for not less than 5 nor more than 10 years

Louisiana law allows molestation of a juvenile to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Louisiana Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Molestation of a juvenile is a charge that is unique to Louisiana. Crimes that would be prosecuted as molestation of a juvenile in Louisiana will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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