14:92.2 D.(2)Improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal custodian: court shall consider totality of circumstances in sentencing
When imposing the sentence for a person convicted of this offense, the court shall consider the totality of the circumstances including the best interest of the minor
Effective: 08/01/2019 - Present
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14:93Cruelty to juveniles
Cruelty to juveniles
Effective: 08/20/1985 - Present
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14:93 A.(1)Cruelty to juveniles - intentional or criminally negligent mistreatment or neglect by anyone seventeen years of age or older of any child under the age of seventeen whereby unjustifiable pain or suffering is caused to said child
Cruelty to juveniles is the intentional or criminally negligent mistreatment or neglect by anyone seventeen years of age or older of any child under the age of seventeen whereby unjustifiable pain or suffering is caused to said child. Lack of knowledge of the child's age shall not be a defense.
Effective: 08/15/2004 - Present
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14:93 A.(2)Cruelty to juveniles - intentional or criminally negligent exposure by anyone seventeen years of age or older of any child under the age of seventeen to a clandestine laboratory operationwhere it is forseeable that the child may be harmed
Cruelty to juveniles is the intentional or criminally negligent exposure by anyone seventeen years of age or older of any child under the age of seventeen to a clandestine laboratory operation as defined by R.S. 40:983 in a situation where it is foreseeable that the child may be physically harmed. Lack of knowledge of the child's age shall not be a defense.
Effective: 08/15/2004 - Present
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14:93 A.(3)Cruelty to juveniles - intentional or criminally negligent allowing of any child under the age of 17 years by any person over the age of 17 years to be present during manufacturing, distribution, or purchasing of a controlled dangerous substance
Cruelty to juveniles is the intentional or criminally negligent allowing of any child under the age of seventeen years by any person over the age of seventeen years to be present during the manufacturing, distribution, or purchasing or attempted manufacturing, distribution, or purchasing of a controlled dangerous substance in violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law. Lack of knowledge of the child's age shall not be a defense.
Effective: 08/15/2008 - Present
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14:93 B.Cruelty to juveniles - exception for providing treatment by well-recognized religious method of healing in lieu of medical treatment
The providing of treatment by a parent or tutor in accordance with the tenets of a well-recognized religious method of healing, in lieu of medical treatment, shall not for that reason alone be considered to be criminally negligent mistreatment or neglect of a child. The provisions of this Subsection shall be an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this Section. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the provisions of R.S. 40:1299.36.1.
Effective: 09/06/1985 - Present
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14:93 C.Cruelty to juveniles - trial judge shall have the authority to issue any necessary orders to protect the safety of the child during the pendency of the criminal action and beyond
The trial judge shall have the authority to issue any necessary orders to protect the safety of the child during the pendency of the criminal action and beyond its conclusion.
Effective: 09/06/1985 - Present
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14:93 D.(1)Cruelty to juveniles - penalty
Whoever commits the crime of cruelty to juveniles shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than ten years, or both.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:93 D.(2)Cruelty to juveniles - penalty when victim is 8 years old or younger
Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, whoever commits the crime of cruelty to juveniles as defined in Paragraph (A)(1) of this Section when the victim is eight years old or younger shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not more than twenty years.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:93.1 A.Model glue; use of; abuse of toxic vapors; unlawful sales to minors - definitions of 'model glue' and 'abuse of toxic vapors'
Definitions of 'model glue' and 'abuse of toxic vapors as used in this Section
Effective: 08/15/1997 - Present
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14:93.1 B.Model glue; use of; abuse of toxic vapors; unlawful sales to minors - unlawful to intentionally smell or inhale fumes of model glue or toxic vapors
It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally smell or inhale the fumes of any type of model glue or toxic vapors for the purpose of causing a condition of or inducing symptoms of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, excitement, irrational behavior, exhilaration, paralysis, stupefaction or dulling of the senses or nervous system; or for the purpose of, in any manner, changing, distorting or disturbing the audio, visual or mental processes. This Section shall not apply to the inhalation of any anesthesia for medical or dental purposes.
Effective: 08/15/1997 - Present
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14:93.1 C.Model glue; use of; abuse of toxic vapors; unlawful sales to minors - unlawful for any person to sell any type of model glue to a minor for any reason whatsoever
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell any type of model glue to a minor for any reason whatsoever.
Effective: 08/15/1997 - Present
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14:93.1 D.Model glue; use of; abuse of toxic vapors; unlawful sales to minors - unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise transfer possession of any type of model glue to any minor for any purpose whatsoever
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise transfer possession of any type of model glue to any minor for any purpose whatsoever, unless the minor receiving possession of the model glue is the child or ward of and under the lawful custody of the vendor, donor or transferor of the glue.
Effective: 08/15/1997 - Present
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14:93.1 E.Model glue; use of; abuse of toxic vapors; unlawful sales to minors - penalty
Any person violating any provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than ninety days for each such offense or both.
Effective: 08/15/1997 - Present
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14:93.10Definitions - Definitions of 'alcoholic beverage', 'public possession', and 'purchase' for the purposes of 14:93.10-14:93.14
Definitions of 'alcoholic beverage', 'public possession', and 'purchase' for the purposes of 14:93.10-14:93.14
Effective: 06/16/1996 - Present
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14:93.11 A.Unlawful sales to persons under 21 - charging and definition
Unlawful sales to persons under twenty-one is the selling or otherwise delivering for value of any alcoholic beverage to any person under twenty-one years of age unless such person is the lawful owner or lawful employee of an establishment to which the sale is being made and is accepting such delivery pursuant to such ownership or employment. Lack of knowledge of the person's age shall not be a defense.
Effective: 06/16/1996 - Present
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14:93.11 B.Unlawful sales to persons under 21 - penalty
Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or both.
Effective: 08/15/2006 - Present
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14:93.12 A.Purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverages - charging and definition
It is unlawful for any person under twenty-one years of age to purchase or have public possession of any alcoholic beverage.
Effective: 06/16/1996 - Present
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14:93.12 B.(1)Purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverages - penalty
Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars.
Effective: 08/01/2016 - Present
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14:93.12 B.(2)Purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverages - person apprehended while violating the provisions of this Section shall be issued a citation by the apprehending law enforcement officer
Any person apprehended while violating the provisions of this Section shall be issued a citation by the apprehending law enforcement officer, which shall be paid in the same manner as provided for the offenders of local traffic violations. A citation issued by a law enforcement officer for such violation shall not be included on the person's criminal history record.
Effective: 08/01/2016 - Present
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14:93.12 B.(3)Purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverages - driver's license may also be suspended for 180 days
In addition to the penalties provided in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, the driver's license of any person violating the provisions of this Section may be suspended upon conviction, plea of guilty, or nolo contendere for a period of one hundred eighty days. Upon conviction, plea of guilty, or nolo contendere, the court shall surrender the driver's license to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections for suspension in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Upon first conviction, the court may issue an order which authorizes the department to issue a restricted driver's license upon a demonstration to the court that a hardship would result from being unable to drive to school or work. Such restrictions shall be determin
Effective: 08/15/2005 - Present
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14:93.13 A.Unlawful purchase of alcoholic beverages by persons on behalf of persons under twenty-one - charging and definition
It is unlawful for any person, other than a parent, spouse, or legal guardian, as specified in R.S. 14:93.10(2)(a)(ii), to purchase on behalf of a person under twenty-one years of age any alcoholic beverage.
Effective: 06/16/1996 - Present
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14:93.13 B.Unlawful purchase of alcoholic beverages by persons on behalf of persons under twenty-one - penalty
Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both. In addition to the penalties provided in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, the driver's license of any person violating the provisions of this Section may be suspended upon conviction, plea of guilty, or nolo contendere for a period of one hundred eighty days. Upon conviction, plea of guilty, or nolo contendere, the court shall surrender the driver's license to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections for suspension in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Upon first conviction, the court may issue an order which authorizes the department to issue a restricted
Effective: 08/15/2005 - Present
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14:93.14Responsibilities of retail dealers not relieved - retail alcohol dealers not relieved from provisions of Title 26 of Revised Statutes of 1950
Nothing in R.S. 14:93.10 through 93.13 shall be construed as relieving any licensed retail dealer in alcoholic beverages any responsibilities imposed under the provisions of Title 26 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Effective: 06/16/1996 - Present
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14:93.15 A.Alcoholic beverage vaporizer; prohibitions - charging and definition
It is unlawful for any person to sell, deliver, give away, purchase, possess, or use an alcoholic beverage vaporizer.
Effective: 08/15/2006 - Present
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