14:94 C.Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities - Second or subsequent offense penalty
Except as provided in Subsection E, on a second or subsequent conviction, the offender shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than five years nor more than seven years, without benefit of probation or suspension of sentence.
Effective: 08/15/1995 - Present
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14:94 D.Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities - exception for second or subsequent offenses in cases where more than 5 years have elapsed
The enhanced penalty upon second and subsequent convictions provided for in Subsection C of this Section shall not be applicable in cases where more than five years have elapsed since the expiration of the maximum sentence, or sentences, of the previous conviction or convictions, and the time of the commission of the last offense for which he has been convicted. The sentence to be imposed in such event shall be the same as may be imposed upon a first conviction.
Effective: 09/06/1991 - Present
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14:94 E.Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities - discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle on a public street or highway with the intent to injure, harm or frighten another - charging, definition and penalty
Whoever commits the crime of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities by discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle located upon a public street or highway, where the intent is to injure, harm, or frighten another human being, shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than five nor more than ten years without benefit of probation or suspension of sentence.
Effective: 09/06/1991 - Present
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14:94 FIllegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities - second or subsequent illegal use of weapons by discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence if firearm is a machine gun or has a silencer - charging, definition and penalty
If the violation of this Subsection, upon second or subsequent conviction, involves the use of a machine gun or a firearm equipped with a firearm silencer or muffler, such offender shall be sentenced to imprisonment for life without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.
Effective: 08/21/1992 - Present
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14:94 F.Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities - committing the illegal use of weapons by discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence - charging, definition and penalty
Whoever commits the crime of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities by discharging a firearm while committing, attempting to commit, conspiring to commit, or soliciting, coercing, or intimidating another person to commit a crime of violence or violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less then ten years nor more than twenty years, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.
Effective: 08/21/1992 - Present
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14:95Illegal carrying of weapons
Illegal carrying of weapons
Effective: 07/31/1968 - Present
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14:95 A.(1)Illegal carrying of weapons - intentional concealment of any firearm for use as a dangerous weapon - misdemeanor charging and definition
Illegal carrying of weapons is the intentional concealment of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used or intended for probable use as a dangerous weapon, on one's person
Effective: 07/31/1968 - Present
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14:95 A.(1).Illegal carrying of weapons - intentional concealment of any firearm for use as a dangerous weapon - felony charging and definition
Illegal carrying of weapons is the intentional concealment of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used or intended for probable use as a dangerous weapon, on one's person
Effective: 07/31/1968 - Present
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14:95 A.(2)Illegal carrying of weapons - ownership, possession, custody or use of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon, at any time by an enemy alien - misdemeanor charging and definition
Illegal carrying of weapons is the ownership, possession, custody or use of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon, at any time by an enemy alien; or
Effective: 07/31/1968 - Present
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14:95 A.(2).Illegal carrying of weapons - ownership, possession, custody or use of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon, at any time by an enemy alien - felony charging and definition
Illegal carrying of weapons is the ownership, possession, custody or use of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon, at any time by an enemy alien; or
Effective: 07/31/1968 - Present
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14:95 A.(3)Illegal carrying of weapons - ownership, possession, custody or use of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon, at any time by an enemy alien - misdemeanor charging and definition
Illegal carrying of weapons is the ownership, possession, custody or use of any tools, or dynamite, or nitroglycerine, or explosives, or other instrumentality customarily used by thieves or burglars at any time by any person with the intent to commit a crime; or
Effective: 07/31/1968 - Present
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14:95 A.(3).Illegal carrying of weapons - ownership, possession, custody or use of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon, at any time by an enemy alien - felony charging and definition
Illegal carrying of weapons is the ownership, possession, custody or use of any tools, or dynamite, or nitroglycerine, or explosives, or other instrumentality customarily used by thieves or burglars at any time by any person with the intent to commit a crime; or
Effective: 07/31/1968 - Present
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14:95 A.(4)(a)Illegal carrying of weapons - intentional concealment on one's person of any switchblade knife, spring knife, or other knife or similar instrument - misdemeanor charging and definition
Illegal carrying of weapons is the intentional concealment on one's person of any switchblade knife, spring knife, or other knife or similar instrument having a blade which may be automatically unfolded or extended from a handle by the manipulation of a button, switch, latch, or similar contrivance located on the handle.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:95 A.(4)(a).Illegal carrying of weapons - intentional concealment on one's person of any switchblade knife, spring knife, or other knife or similar instrument - felony charging and definition
Illegal carrying of weapons is the intentional concealment on one's person of any switchblade knife, spring knife, or other knife or similar instrument having a blade which may be automatically unfolded or extended from a handle by the manipulation of a button, switch, latch, or similar contrivance located on the handle.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:95 A.(4)(b)(i)Illegal carrying of weapons - exception for any knife that may be opened with one hand by manual pressure applied to the blade
The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to any knife that may be opened with one hand by manual pressure applied to the blade or any projection of the blade.
Effective: 08/01/2012 - Present
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14:95 A.(4)(b)(ii)Illegal carrying of weapons - exception for any knife that may be opened with one hand by manual pressure applied to the blade
The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to any knife that may be opened by means of inertia produced by the hand, wrist, or other movement
Effective: 08/01/2012 - Present
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14:95 A.(5)(a)Illegal carrying of weapons - intentional possession or use by any person of a dangerous weapon on a school campus during regular school hours or on a school bus - misdemeanor charging and definition
Illegal carrying of weapons is the intentional possession or use by any person of a dangerous weapon on a school campus during regular school hours or on a school bus. 'School' means any elementary, secondary, high school, or vo-tech school in this state and 'campus' means all facilities and property within the boundary of the school property. 'School bus' means any motor bus being used to transport children to and from school or in connection with school activities..
Effective: 08/30/1986 - Present
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14:95 A.(5)(a).Illegal carrying of weapons - i intentional possession or use by any person of a dangerous weapon on a school campus during regular school hours or on a school bus - felony charging and definition
Illegal carrying of weapons is the intentional possession or use by any person of a dangerous weapon on a school campus during regular school hours or on a school bus. 'School' means any elementary, secondary, high school, or vo-tech school in this state and 'campus' means all facilities and property within the boundary of the school property. 'School bus' means any motor bus being used to transport children to and from school or in connection with school activities..
Effective: 08/30/1986 - Present
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14:95 A.(5)(b)(i)Illegal carrying of weapons - exception for peace officer in the performance of official duties
The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to a peace officer as defined by R.S. 14:30(B) in the performance of his official duties.
Effective: 08/15/1999 - Present
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14:95 A.(5)(b)(ii)Illegal carrying of weapons - exception for a school official or employee acting during the normal course of his employment or a student acting under the direction of such school official or employee
The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to a school official or employee acting during the normal course of his employment or a student acting under the direction of such school official or employee.
Effective: 08/30/1986 - Present
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14:95 A.(5)(b)(iii)Illegal carrying of weapons - exception for any person having the written permission of the principal or school board and engaged in competition or in marksmanship or safety instruction
The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to any person having the written permission of the principal or school board and engaged in competition or in marksmanship or safety instruction.
Effective: 08/30/1986 - Present
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14:95 B.(1)Illegal carrying of weapons - misdemeanor penalty
Whoever commits the crime of illegal carrying of weapons shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
Effective: 08/15/1995 - Present
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14:95 B.(2)Illegal carrying of weapons - penalty for illegal carrying of weapons with firearm used in the commission of a crime of violence
Whoever commits the crime of illegal carrying of weapons with any firearm used in the commission of a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B), shall be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not less than one year nor more than two years, or both. Any sentence issued pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph and any sentence issued pursuant to a violation of a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) shall be served consecutively.
Effective: 08/15/1995 - Present
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14:95 C.Illegal carrying of weapons - second conviction penalty
On a second conviction, the offender shall be imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than five years.
Effective: 08/15/1995 - Present
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14:95 D.Illegal carrying of weapons - third or subsequent conviction penalty
On third and subsequent convictions, the offender shall be imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than ten years without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.
Effective: 08/15/1995 - Present
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